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Guitar C/G chord diagram

Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0

C/G is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 1 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play C/G, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play C/G, follow these steps: Place index finger on B string fret 1. Place middle finger on D string fret 2. Place ring finger on E string fret 3. Place pinky on A string fret 3.

Tips

  • Place B string with your index finger and D string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
  • On B string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
  • To play C/G cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (E string, A string, D string, and B string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.

Chord Theory

Notes
C - E - G
Intervals
1 - 3 - 5
Chord Type
Major — bright and happy character
Difficulty
Intermediate
Voicings
7
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Alternative Positions

Different ways to play C/G on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.

  • C/G chord alternative position 1Guitar C/G chord diagram3-3-2-x-1-3
  • C/G chord alternative position 2Guitar C/G chord diagram3-3-2-5-5-3
  • C/G chord alternative position 3Guitar C/G chord diagramx-3-5-5-5-3
  • C/G chord alternative position 4Guitar C/G chord diagram3-x-5-5-5-3

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to C/G, making them ideal for practice transitions.

  • 1. C/G → C chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0C

    To move from C/G to C, follow these steps:

    1. While playing C/G, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
    2. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
    3. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
    4. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

  • 2. C/G → C7 chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    Guitar C7 chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-3-1-0C7

    To move from C/G to C7, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
    2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
    3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
    4. Slide your pinky from A string fret 3 to G string fret 3.

  • 3. C/G → Am7 chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    Guitar Am7 chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-0-1-0Am7

    To move from C/G to Am7, follow these steps:

    1. While playing C/G, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
    2. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
    3. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.

  • 4. C/G → Am/C chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    Guitar Am/C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-2-1-0Am/C

    To move from C/G to Am/C, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
    2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
    3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
    4. Keep pinky on A string fret 3.

  • 5. C/G → Am/D chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    Guitar Am/D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-1-0Am/D

    To move from C/G to Am/D, follow these steps:

    1. While playing C/G, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
    2. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
    3. Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

  • 6. C/G → Am/F chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    Guitar Am/F chord diagram Fingering: x-x-3-2-1-0Am/F

    To move from C/G to Am/F, follow these steps:

    1. While playing C/G, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
    2. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
    3. Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
    4. Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 3.

Most Common Transitions

The most frequent chord transitions from C/G across songs on this site.

  • 1. C/G → D/g/G chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    D/g/G

    To move from C/G to D/g/G, follow these steps:

    On Chordier, songs containing C/G use the transition to D/g/G at 50%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.

    Elevation Worship - Praise

  • 2. C/G → G chord transition

    Guitar C/G chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-2-0-1-0C/G
    Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3G

    To move from C/G to G, follow these steps:

    1. While playing C/G, lift your pinky from A string fret 3.
    2. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
    3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
    4. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

    On Chordier, songs containing C/G use the transition to G at 50%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.

    Elevation Worship - Praise

Compatible Scales

These scales include C/G and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.

Songs Using C/G Chord

Popular songs that feature the C/G chord, perfect for practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C/G suitable for beginners on Guitar?

C/G sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.

Any beginner-friendly alternative for C/G?

C/G has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 3-x-5-5-5-3. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.

Which chords pair well with C/G on Guitar?

C/G works well with D/g/G and G on Guitar. Based on our catalog data, transitions from C/G to D/g/G account for 50% (2 total changes in 1 songs), and transitions to G account for 50% (2 total changes in 1 songs).

Which songs include C/G?

Elevation Worship - Praise Chords is one of 1 songs featuring the C/G chord.

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