Effective Tips for the C Guitar Chord

[@MusoraOfficial]

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[@edoardodardi57]

I'm 55 years old and started wirh my life dream of playing guitar during corona crisis.Chords are very hard for me,this video motivates me a lot!Lets all keep going!😀👍✌🙏

[@bettyday7666]

Edoardo Dardi I’m 56 and just started. It’s challenging but I will persevere !!! Hang in there,

[@edoardodardi57]

@@bettyday7666 You too!😀lets enjoy the journey!✌👍👊

[@dougverhun5539]

I started a few months ago and can tell you it does get easier. Keep at it and enjoy the journey!!

[@edoardodardi57]

@@dougverhun5539 Thank you for you Motivation.I will keep going,its so much joy and fun!😀👍

[@doowoppify]

I am 73 and started off and on for the last couple of years but now I am taking it more seriously every day. Transitioning is the hard part but muscle memory comes with a lot of practice.

[@bassinbob1965]

Listen to this man. I've been playing for 30+ years and what he's telling you is absolutely true.

[@nolanmarentette1947]

Looks like I’m not alone here when saying the “elbow in” tip works great, thanks so much!

[@bmshadmansakib1142]

if any audience can learn the valuable skill

[@bmshadmansakib1142]

that will accomplish everyone it is very important

[@jfaycomedy]

Elbow in is best tip yet

[@lancearp7389]

49 years old. Bought my first electric guitar this year. Tried 3 times to learn over my lifetime. Finally putting it all together. Videos like these really help. Thank you.

[@penguinzi9002]

Good luck ❤

[@kiwijonowilson]

Great to hear, I have had a couple a goes at the guitar too. On previous attempts I started being able to play a few riffs with single strings but always came crashing down with chords - especially C. I feel like I have fat fingers (but that doesn't seem to stop many famous guitarists it seems) and so far a few weeks with a couple of sessions a day has not been enough to get a consistent C Chord but this time I'm determined to get it! Thanks for the tips Nate!

[@nikkistewart5366]

Omg. This is what I needed. That C note has been driving me insane to learn. Now I got it down, thank youu!

[@ling6701]

first day of guitar, good to see I'm not alone.

[@electoplater]

LEARN POWER CHORDS FIRST

[@lucasstafler6827]

@@electoplater im sure he can play them by now

[@teleguy5699]

@@electoplater why?

[@Estuardino71]

This shouldn't had been your first, but I am late to the party and you probably know that now.

[@abeshchakraborty6865]

How do you play now? Great?

[@nathantowler4203]

I know im pretty late to this video, but I have just started guitar lessons, I have to admit this chord was causing me a lot of problems as my third finger kept killing the string below. My guitar teacher recomended pushing the string up slightly so that you only just touch the thickest string. This kills the sound of the thickest string incase you accidently strum it and also lifts your finger that little bit heigher so you no longer touch the string below. I hope it helps someone :)

[@My-Channel_forever]

I wish my teacher gave more tips like this. Thank you!

[@shegocrazy]

That's also what I try to do.

[@addycorsello7618]

My 2nd finger keeps hitting the 3rd string 🤦🏻‍♀️ Ill try this!! Thank you!!!

[@lacheinc]

Imma try this! Thank you!

[@nenojamme6517]

Wow thanks, that helped a lot!

[@arwhinharie]

Total beginner- Got the C Chord after 4 weeks -----1) I got the shape memorized 2) Memorized how C sounds like 3) practiced purely by listening not looking at chords ( finger placement), and checked if it sounded the way as it should 4) Finally I kept practicing without strumming -right hand(going thru motion, placing & removing fingers back and forth for well over 500 times each day even while watching a movie........and I have followed all the finger placement fundamentals taught @Guitareo on all the other chord training ( 3 months down the road,I am able to play A-G Open chords as well other new power chords---------------------------Finally, it was/is a daily affair of an hour-PRACTICE at the least.

[@Abenjohar22]

Great advise thank for sharing , I have same problem with c to d switch after 2 years still .

[@thatweirdosimpingfor2dchar911]

I'm on my fourth day of learning to play the guitar and I'm starting to feel less pain in my fingers, this video helps a lott thank you💓 Also for anyone now beginning just keep going at it, practice a couple hours each day 2-4 and take breaks, you'll get there :) Edit: so it's been a little over a month and i feel no pain in my fingers, I'm learning how to switch chords at a fast pace. I promise you'll get better, it just takes time and practice 😋

[@davidjason19]

My second day I just started from c chord and now I am doing it but cant hold long cos of pain

[@lieutenantnoa]

Do you have any tips on what songs to start with, what apps to use (im a self learner so have no teacher >

[@thatweirdosimpingfor2dchar911]

Well me personally I started with songs where u play on one and two strings then I learned Best part by Her which was easy and a song from Old phantom friends

[@cal9031]

@@thatweirdosimpingfor2dchar911 hey ive started learning the guitar and can play the last of us soundtrack which only uses the 1st string can u suggest some songs like that where you only use 1-2 strings? i find it hard to keep interest just doing excercises

[@Mr3DBob]

I've been playing guitar for 55 years,, and I found this video very helpful. Nobody ever pointed this out to me so clearly. Thank you for a great teaching video. I have often just played in D or E, because C is too awkward. Never too late to learn, as long as you're breathing.

[@ramirroxd6986]

Lmao..it means you've been doing it wrong...!!..55 years and you need to watch a basic video such as this ? I would assume at 55 year mark anyone would be able to figure out any chords that's out theier all by themselves...it's probably the easiest thing you can do after 55 years of practice...don't come to me tomorrow saying that you just watched a video on picking a single string and that also helped you alot...grow up lol

[@lacheinc]

@@ramirroxd6986 leave him alone. everyone has different struggles. Its not to say that he cant play at all maybe he wasnt able to perfect the sound. Were all growing and learning at different stages. Dont be so negative.

[@ramirroxd6986]

@@lacheinc how much did he pay you to be his lawyer ?

[@blueberry-ki9ok]

@@ramirroxd6986 wow you're so cool being a dick in the comments

[@ramirroxd6986]

@@blueberry-ki9ok Thanks I appreciate it

[@chadshumaker2789]

Great tips. I found when I was learning chords to find a song I really liked and wanted to learn to play with those chords in it. That gave me a drive and a goal (learning to play a song I liked) instead of just sitting down to play a chord

[@MusoraOfficial]

Yeah, that's a great way to stay motivated.

[@lolli1000]

Elbow in!!!!!! Ugh if I only knew 😫 when i first tried learning this chord. Glad i found this video. Thank you

[@snowglobe-alj]

“Elbow in” tip, worked for me! Thank you so much!

[@magicalwolf4474]

Elbow in really help.❤

[@TMillsMusic]

This was so useful, I’ve been practicing transitioning from C to D and my C just hasn’t felt right, now I’m taking a step back and learning it the proper way.

[@MusoraOfficial]

This will be great for you Thomas. Once you get the stuff in this video down, all of your other chords will be a lot easier.

[@TMillsMusic]

Guitareo Nice! Thanks.

[@TMillsMusic]

Guitareo Wow! Today I’ve spent many 20 minute intervals just practicing this and it’s improved so much, can’t quite get all three on at the same time but it’s coming along nicely! Thanks again!

[@MusoraOfficial]

That's awesome! So happy to hear it.

[@guitarlover373]

Thank you very much. You're such a good teacher; your explanations are clear, short, and precise. Your videos are so easy to watch, and most importantly, helpful. Keep it up! Cheers from Colombia.

[@greghale8643]

Ditto on that.....best video instructions I've seen so far. They're no hype...all helpful.

[@jogman262]

Great lesson. Open C is by far the hardest chord for me to land. I was under the impression the tips of the fingers had to be in the middle of the fret. Good to know I can move them back a little bit. Thanks again! New subscriber here too!

[@katiejean1]

Soooo, I’m an only child and my dad has worked for Fender for 26 years now, therefore I have a ridiculous amount of guitars for someone who doesn’t play. He plays quite a bit but was never taught “correctly” as he says, since he just learned from watching a friend play in his 20s. There’s been so many times he’s tried to teach me to play but every time I get to the C cord I struggle and I mean I struggle bad. I have tiny hands and fingers and it’s just so damn hard for me, I’ve given up every time because of it. I’ve been practicing again since being home for COVID using the Fender Play app but that C cord got me again and they don’t really go in-depth about it on the app. Well I finally pushed through the frustration and I can now play a C with confidence. Your video was the BIGGGGGEST help out of all the videos I watched so thank you! Gonna surprise my dad soon and show him I finally learned and now we can jam together! Just thought I’d let you know even though this video is 2 years old. Hopefully you see it or someone else with a similar issue comes across my comment and pushes through cause it really did help me! Thanks again!!

[@SuperRosedaniel]

Thanks Nate, your advice really cleared my c chord...I was struggling with it as I have small broad fingers :) people say G chord is difficult but C was tough for me. Appreciate your vedios, will keep coming back!!

[@johnyrockstar007]

Hopefully I will get there and be the guitarist I want to be in my late 30s. Long way for a starter in his 30s to just begin learning. I should have done all this when I was a kid

[@AlanFrancisPhotography]

I’ve been struggling for two days with the C Chord using just three fingers. Using my ring finger and pinky to hold down the 5th string was a revelation. Got it sounding out true at the first attempt. Great tip :)

[@lukehenderson7111]

Wow cool!

[@jackburkhart873]

I to have a Yamaha. I've been playing for about 18 months. I was at 6 months before I could play a "C" fluently. The Yamaha necks are a little bigger. I still can't mute the low E with my thumb. (Index will slightly touch high E) I had to learnt to adjust my strum angle to miss the big string. It can be done. Also recommend playing the G chord with middle, ring and pinky fingers, when learning. It make the G-C switch much easier.

[@gimmebagels]

i've been playing guitar for about a week and the c chord is the first thing i've properly struggled on so far, these tips really helped, thank you!

[@Flo-jn9hu]

My neck and back hurt only from watching this video. The struggle is real 😪

[@gregorybeekman1081]

Wow, hold the elbow in!! I've tried to learn the guitar back and forth over the years and picked it up again this year but was thinking that it was probably the fact I just couldn't get my hand to do the C chord that made me not pursue it further - time and again! And now, having watched this video (not even all of it!), suddenly I can do the C chord! Brilliant tips, thank you so much! (And I guess I should stop relying on books and start using KZbin - but my first guitar attempts and books pre-date most of the Internet and I'm sort of still stuck in that sudying=books mindset...)

[@keithaltazin2953]

Thanks, Nate. This video helps a great deal. I have really struggled getting the C chord right consistently.

[@quincy1048]

I think this type of thing is good for beginners or someone who played years ago and coming back to it...for i took guitar for a couple years in 76, and 77...and I sitll remember a lot of chords and stuff but getting good tone...that takes work coming back.

[@haneylooh]

i picked up the guitar just yesterday and this is the first chord im learning because its the first one in the song i want to learn, little did i know it would he SO hard, i was struggling so bad until i found this, i was doing everything you said not to do LOL, this video felt like a revelation thank you soooo much 😭😭😭😭

[@jeffe6467]

I found it helpful to reposition the guitar neck including rotating the neck along the longitudinal axis while holding the chord to and find the least straining position on the wrist. Check each string for quality of tone and mute the low e. Take note of the positon palm in relation to the neck. Make this all part of your muscle memory

[@NY_LA]

This channel is a literal gift. Thank you so much!!! The tips about pressure, finger posture and neck height have already started cleaning my chords 🎉

[@hopeinnovators2662]

Very good advice. My elbow was out and I wasn’t placing my fingers right at the fret. Thank you so much! I feel like a new player!

[@conniewilbourn9663]

Thank you! I found I was pressing down too hard on the strings for one thing.

[@mpuvddout1]

I have been struggling with the C chord and, thanks to this video, I now have it perfected. Thank you very much!

[@oleboy4332]

50 and just started playing last week! Very hard, but little bits of progress is sooo nice!

[@jerryangel4642]

You teach very good sir! Bless you

[@los20letter76]

LOS4WORLD when I first started learning how to play guitar my hands used to really hurt I would shake my hands for a few minutes but the one thing that really helped me was using the grip master fitness gear ball messenger that really made a difference in trying to play the cords

[@tufernhel2925]

Elbow in!!! Don't play the low "E". And multiple short playing sessions daily rather than 1 long one (kind of difficult while working FT, but will try it...weekends definitely!) Thank you!

[@kennethlaursen5957]

I was a pro player from 1958 to 1992. The advise this man gave is GOLD. Forget playing licks, riffs, and pieces of solos from recorded songs until you can play a clean C chord. You are wasting your time and energy.

[@kennethlaursen5957]

My phone changed ADVICE to ADVISE. After you get clean open chords, I suggest working on Bar chords. Best advice my teacher ever gave me 60 years ago.

[@sauravsutar2125]

How are you alive till mow

[@TLKunze]

Thank you SO much for this! I took advantage of some free online lessons from Fender during this Covid-19 pandemic. While they are great, this C chord and the immediate switching to G chord nearly made me want to quit. I feel more confident doing what I thought I needed to do to begin with and the extra help on elbow in and not clenching so tight are very helpful. Thankful for this video!!!

[@prime_matt9287]

Thankyou ! This is the type of video I was looking for. I would ask around for tips to play this chord and all I got was “ practice , practice , practice “ but didn’t explain the type of methods you delivered. 🙌🏾

[@nocturnalmadness9517]

Going to give it another try. I tried for a while to get the chords down, but have had a difficult time due to disability in keeping from muting strings. If anyone has advice on overcoming this, I will thank you in advance for sharing. I've always wanted to learn and ironically enough was motivated by a KZbin video saying that you can learn at any age, no matter what. I'm not giving up. Gotta be a way to get it down.

[@marcfoss7687]

Hi, I'm in the same boat. I tried everything but cannot get the C chord to sound right - always get muted strings...beginning to wonder if my fingertips are just the wrong shape or size :-(

[@Ilias.videogames]

Great peace of advice. I'm stuck for about 2 weeks in changing between C and G. I am going to try these techniques, they seem promising!

[@charityshort9784]

Mercy! That C chord is keeping me from thriving. I don’t ever struggle with the open F but the open C lots of times has muted strings in it. I’m taking all the tips I can get because I still haven’t gotten that C pretty. Thanks for the advice.

[@jasonking145]

This was a great tutorial, the elbow tip was the key!

[@amos686]

Great tip on the elbow, made all the difference, cheers.

[@sanjanaKrish11]

Thankyouu soo much❤❤I have beem struggling with this for a month...finally got it right..🎉

[@priyankamarandi59]

thankyou so much!!!!!!!!! I thought because I'm small my fingers won't reach the strings properly but then I searched for finger placement video and I'm glad I got this video thank you soooo muchhhhhh.

[@oisoptimuminspection]

I’ve watched 5 different videos and this is the only one that helped thanks!

[@NickTann]

You can also start with just using your middle and ring fingers and playing a C maj 7 chord for a few weeks until it sounds and feels right. Positioning your thumb at the back and middle of the neck, pointing it towards the top of your guitar will make a huge difference.

[@ivanbadaev6621]

It’s my like… er… 3rd day learning to play and, man, that C chord proved really tough to me. But thanks to this video I’m finally starting to get a hand on it!

[@hb2289]

Your video is great and is helping me a lot with the C Major chord. I bought an electric and acoustic in November of 2022. I am learning on the acoustic and apply what I learn on the electric. I am at the stage where I can make the C chord and nail it but am slow to transition from the other chords. When I am practicing chords it is not that hard to transition with a 4 bar timing. When I am trying to play a song like 'last kiss' by Pearl Jam is when I am slow to transition. I'm putting in the practice and I know it will come. I have one more hard chord to master after the C and that is the F chord. I will be looking for your videos. Thanks for posting.

[@2Kirkdan]

Thanks for the refresher. I had to take a year off after shoulder surgery, and I had just played a few chords prior. The 1-2-3 or 3-2-1 placement will be helpful. Back to practice!

[@daveg6227]

Hi I really enjoy watching your videos your demeanor is so easy to watch, not arrogant or anything in the slightest. Very helpful videos I always watch them afterwards I’ll leave them playing again for watch time 👍 thank you again for all your help I’m also learning acoustic guitar

[@shezahealey548]

Terrific--I agree, the elbow tip is fantastic, made it so much easier to attempt the chord :) Thanks!! Practicing 15 minutes throughout the day very helpful too.

[@tonydailide1429]

Been struggling with this as a beginner but your lesson has really helped. Especially lifting the guitar to begin with and placing the fingers one at a time and then reversing the order of placement. Thanks.

[@MusoraOfficial]

Glad we could help you out Tony!

[@DGPHolyHandgrenade]

Thank you! I was shown how to do the chord, and I got it ringing clearly. The issue was transitioning to it and away from it. I think I am pressing down too hard, my 3rd finger keeps semi muting the neighbor string; always frustrating since it seems I do no movements and it rings clear one at a time, but as a chord, it mutes and I can hear the muting when I play it again. I guess I'll just have to practice and get a better neck hold.

[@coggieskaz7115]

Just began guitar lessons. I want to learn a few songs and c chord is one I want to conquer. This video helps

[@jimbo9313]

I started last week. I’m 29. I did drums in school for 6-7years. My brother had played guitar his whole life he recommended starting with the C cord. I had already learned the G and Em cords and can switch between the two so know I’m onto the C. My finger tips are on fire. Still having trouble with the pick for strumming.

[@ericcase5174]

Jeez man your a wizard. This is exactly what I needed

[@danr5105]

I started playing 8 months ago (I am soon to be 65) At first I had to anchor my ring finger and work back. Now I can do it as shown but what a stretch.

[@katiechilcott2326]

I needed to know this. Thank you.

[@kinnell6781]

Learning guitar and was naturally trying to bring the neck up and my elbow in, so I was glad to see that as something you actually suggested. Guess my mind was in the right place. Your comment on the wrist pain is spot on too; I felt like I was cranking my wrist too far and wasn't really able to practice for more than 10 min, so thanks for that and all the tips.

[@LifelongLearner3]

Hey there! Thank you for the lesson - tips, tricks and avoiding pitfalls. I am brand new (less than a month,) learning for personal reasons (no ambition to be a performer,) to challenge, stretch and work on the health of my brain. I have been attempting the C cord for several days and it sounds nothing like the "true" sound. I have my tuner so as to learn when I get it right, but I've been attempting for just about a week. I keep practicing the fingering, ensuring I am avoiding those beginner mistakes and such, but I'm feeling defeated as I'm not sounding any closer to the "C" as I was on day one. Most often times, when I strum (thumb, not pick,) with the fingering, the tuner picks up a "D." I haven't yet mastered placing all three on at once, but I'm at a loss as to how to move forward if I am doing all that I can, but have not yet mastered the 'C' chord. Does anyone with any experience have any suggestions?

[@katherine-jp3yq]

This is the best video for learning the c chord. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@sitaramanreddy803]

Thank you very much, I am struggling to play c chord, by using your technic, it's easier now....🙏

[@YaBoySteve-SR7]

I’ve struggled for ages with the c chord. Getting my fingers on at the same time has plagued me for ages, only trying the reverse finger placing method I can already feel that helping. Hopefully in a couple weeks I’ll be able to put my fingers down at once 😅

[@tfhackett]

After I broke my left index years ago, it was nearly impossible for me to play a C major and I pretty much gave up. These tips (bring the neck up, bring the elbow in) helped me play a C using the other three fingers.Thank you very much for the great advice! Now I just have to practice like hell to get the strength and the calluses back.

[@shamsularfeen1676]

It was amazing.the trick to put your elbow inside really worked well.Thank you so much.😊

[@seant8023]

Good to know that when I get this chord I could get the rest. I got G and C is kickin my tail. Thanks for the tips! Much needed!

[@texasyardmanandmore3822]

Thank you so much. This has really helped me as a beginner. Amazing tips!

[@patriciatejer]

Thanks so much for this video, the elbow trick made a big difference!

[@dustinmiddleton2336]

the elbow tuck made it for me. thanks!

[@Condermanski]

Just wanted to let hot know you are a great teacher! Thanks for sharing your talents!!

[@chrisbond8496]

I'm really struggling with keeping my ring finger arched and playing it close to the fret. I'm 70 and trying hard every day. This video helped a lot

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

Thanks Nate! Your presentation is clear and offers great tips.

[@DavidSL64]

The elbow in was a great tip for me, thanks!

[@rajlakhani2958]

Thank you for all the great advice on how to play this chord. I haven’t mastered it yet but these tips will help.

[@priyankasharma8869]

Hey thanks for sharing this. I am learning guitar from almost six months and this C chord is really a nightmare for me. I'll do try these finger and elbow placement techniques. Thank you again for sharing this. 😊🎸

[@gracegrace4116]

Thank you very much, helpful and you’re kind for sharing.

[@timb.8230]

Elbow in helps a lot, on my G chord too. Thanks!

[@thevoidseekerwraithmygirl1832]

Thank you for helping me I’ve been struggling with this a lot so thank you

[@m.kurbah8485]

I love these kind of simple but detail explanation. Thank you so much.

[@alittlepigeon3647]

thank you!! my goal is to mute the 6th string while playing C major (and other chords too), so hoping that with practice I will be able to stretch my thumb so it can touch the 6th string, I feel like my hands are too small lol but apparently everyone feels that way. either stretch thumb, or try to mute the 6th using the 3rd finger... both are too hard for me at this stage but hopefully will get better with more practice

[@shaliniamanna7920]

Thank you for the tips. God Bless you.

[@uora]

Still hard to me im gonna practice

[@HangmanHorror]

Coming from ukulele, i used to love the C chord ..... can't believe it's doing this to me now.

[@paulherlihy9290]

Good video. Good Teacher. Thanks for the tips👍

[@hiker750]

This was SO helpful!!!! Every tip was beneficial:)

[@navinbhandari7874]

i have been learning the guitar for a few weeks now and i feel like i have been making progress....until i met the C chord! i totally hit a wall with it and just could not get it right, i had seen elsewhere that you should use the tip of the finger on the 5th string to mute the 6th string which i find almost impossible as a beginner. im going to try these tips and will hopefully be able to break through and progress further! thanks for the video!

[@YorkshiremanOutdoors]

Going to try these tips! I just started playing and the C is my first stumbling block

[@ashleyherrer1355]

Wow helped me so much with the elbow in

[@donnamanning7263]

I started playing 2 years ago. C chord tricky for me I have short fingers. I’ve been doing classical music and tryin to do a C along with hitting other strings can be a challenge 😊 watching your video hope to make the sound better.

[@jz.03]

I am so scared to play with short fingers, cause I just have small hands. But that elbow in tip made it so much easier to play

[@philiptse7307]

The tips are really useful! A big thanks from Hong Kong!

[@Vesigoth]

Any tips on transitioning from D to F would be appreciated.

[@juanfacundo9006]

Great training session, this really helps. really enjoy your sessions.

[@Asashibushida]

Thanks for making the video! I used the tips now I can play a perfect c cord I am a beginner

[@sanashree]

Thank you for the tips..it really helped

[@jasonmurrell8809]

This was very helpful. I have been struggling with the C chord.

[@KrishnaDasPC]

brilliant tips for beginners thank you