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3. Open Chords

C major

The classic open C shape.

Finger 1 of 3

C

×1EADGBe

Put your index finger on the B string, 1st fret.

Tap through each finger, then tap Strum it to hear how it should sound.

Quick checks

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Place the C shape (skip low E)
Strum C cleanly 4 times

**C**: 1st finger on 2nd string, 1st fret. 2nd finger on 4th string, 2nd fret. 3rd finger on 5th string, 3rd fret. Strum from the 5th string down.

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