# C major Guitar Chord

> The C major major chord, built from the root (C major), major third E, and perfect fifth G, delivers a bright, harmonious sound that feels resolved and complete. Its balanced structure makes it the foundation of Western harmony, widely used across all genres to convey joy, strength, and stability.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C
- Notes: C, E, G
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G)
- Mood: happy, bright, stable, uplifting
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Classical, Country
- Playable shapes: 111

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 2 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/x32010)
- Shape 2: -1 3 2 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/x32013)
- Shape 3: -1 3 5 5 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/x35553)
- Shape 4: 8 10 10 9 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/8aa988)
- Shape 5: -1 3 5 0 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/x35053)
- Shape 6: -1 3 5 0 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/x35050)
- Shape 7: -1 3 5 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/x35550)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 10 9 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major/xxa988)

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