Chances are, the first chord you learned on the guitar was C. There are a few reasons for that: the key of C has no sharps or flats, the open C chord only requires three fingers and you don’t have to barre any frets. Below we’ll look at 9 C chord variations for the guitar.
Below is the open C chord in the first position. If you don’t know this already, learn it now!
![C Chord Variations Guitar](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord.png)
Below is a five note barre chord. This shape can be used up and down the neck for other chords. The root note is on the fifth string.
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-1.png)
Here we look at the six string power house. A bit of a challenge if you are new to barre chords. However, it will fill a room when played correctly. This shape can also be played up and down the neck for other chords.
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-2.png)
This C chord is similar to the “Open G” shape.
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-3.png)
The voicing is a bit tricky at first but effective when mastered. This is another shape that can be used up and down the neck.
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-4.png)
Looking for more chords?
D Chord Variations
Below are a series of triads based on the C chord.
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-5.png)
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-6.png)
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-7.png)
![](https://keeponpicking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/C-Chord-8.png)
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