Chord Inversions: The C/G Chord

 

The C/G Chord

 

The C/G Chord

The C/G chord is the second inversion of a C major chord, with the note G as the lowest note of the chord. The C/G chord contains the 3rd fret of the 6th string (G), the 3rd fret of the 5th string (C), the 2nd fret of the 4th string (E), the open 3rd string (G), the 1st fret of the 2nd string, and the open 1st string (E).

How to Play the C/G Chord

  • Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.

  • Place your 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.

  • Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.

  • Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.

 
 
 
 

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