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G/C chord on guitar

G Major Over C. Notes: G, B and D.

G/C guitar chord diagram, open position×1Cbass2GRCDGBG
Open position · Easy

How to play G/C

  1. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
  3. Let the open D, G and B strings ring.
  4. Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
  5. Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play G/C

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
G/C guitar chord, open position×1Cbass2GRCDGBG

Open position

Easy
G/C guitar chord, open position×1Cbass3B32GRCDBBG

Open position

Easy
G/C guitar chord, barre at fret 33fr×1Cbass3GR2B31D51GRCGBDG

Barre at fret 3

Medium
G/C guitar chord, barre at fret 77fr××4Cbass1D52GR1B3CDGB

Barre at fret 7

Hard

Notes and theory

Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth

The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as Gmaj and GM.

Keys that use G/C

C major VD major IVG major IE minor IIIA minor VIIB minor VI

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All G guitar chords
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G/C with another bass note

G/AG/AbG/BG/BbG/CG/C#G/DG/EG/EbG/FG/F#

major chords in every key

CC#DD#EFF#GG#AA#B

Questions

What notes are in the G/C chord?

G/C (G major over C) is made of three notes: G (root), B (major third) and D (perfect fifth). The slash means C is played as the lowest note.

How do you play G/C on guitar?

The easiest G/C is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open D, G and B strings ring.

Is G/C hard to play on guitar?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.

What is the difference between G/C and Gm?

Only the third changes. G major uses a major third and sounds bright; G minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.

What key is G/C in?

G/C belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the V chord), D major (as the IV chord), G major (as the I chord), E minor (as the III chord), A minor (as the VII chord) and B minor (as the VI chord).

What does a major chord sound like?

The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.