This page collects the most common chords that begin with C, with clear diagrams for both guitar and piano. Use it as a quick reference to find the shape you need, from simple triads to extended and altered variations.

C

Chords that start with the letter

C major:
C - E - G

C minor:
C - E♭ - G

C7:
C - E - G - B♭

Cm7:
C - E♭ - G - B♭

Cmaj7:
C - E - G - B

Cdim:
C - E♭ - G♭

Cdim7:
C - E♭ - G♭ - A

Caug:
C - E - G#

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