C guitar chord (C Major)

Symbols: M, maj

Steps: 1-3-5

Notes: C-E-G

Variation 1

Press the B (2nd) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 10th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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