Effective Tips for the C Guitar Chord

The dreaded C chord... For beginner guitarists, it can be one of the first major roadblocks they encounter. So we're going to go over a bunch of tips that you can implement today so you can nail that C chord!
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[@MusoraMedia]

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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

[@jfaysal1971]

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!

[@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?

[@nikkistewart5366]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@MusoraMedia]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@MusoraMedia]

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!

[@MusoraMedia]

That's awesome! So happy to hear it.

[@Flo-jn9hu]

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

[@snowglobe2]

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

[@lolli1000]

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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@keithaltazin2953]

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

[@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 🎉

[@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!

[@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!

[@lukehenderson7111]

Thanks for this video!

[@jerryangel4642]

You teach very good sir! Bless you

[@sanashree]

Thank you for the tips..it really helped

[@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...)

[@merciakruger7414]

Many thanks I love your tips !

[@katiechilcott2326]

I needed to know this. Thank you.

[@dineshshrivastava4597]

Thanks for nice video :), nice explanation, thanks

[@andyeaker2324]

very helpful, thanks!!

[@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. 🙌🏾

[@texasyardmanandmore3822]

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

[@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.

[@jimleffler7976]

Great tips, thanks!

[@FreeCaledonia]

Great advice. Thanks.

[@jeromeklotz7627]

Great tips. Thanks so much.

[@MileHighIsland]

Aloha, thank you for this video. Very helpful tips =)

[@SPRIGGANPR]

Thanks for the tips appreciated

[@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!

[@abdelwahabsalih2767]

Tks for this awesome tips.

[@cathybelle81]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!

[@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!!!

[@Melo_EL]

Thank you so much!🎸🎸🎸

[@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

[@agrin4681]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@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.

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

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

[@oneilliamason9183]

Great Teaching !! I totally subscribed

[@conniewilbourn9663]

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

[@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

[@shwetapatel9866]

Hey... Thank you 🤗 its really helpful 🙏

[@paulherlihy9290]

Good video. Good Teacher. Thanks for the tips👍

[@hiker750]

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

[@juanfacundo9006]

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

[@mcman47]

Thanks, I think that's going to help me a lot.

[@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.

[@pattiglasgow7866]

Thanks. This is very helpful to me.

[@jeeravanvachrasatian120]

Thanks it so helpful..

[@thevoidseekerwraithmygirl1832]

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

[@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!

[@mszabodc]

Thank you for this tut - these tips are fantastic

[@surajkumar-db3yu]

Great tutorial Thanks boss👍

[@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!

[@dermont5]

Awesome 👌

[@m.kurbah8485]

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

[@Abenjohar22]

Great lesson thanks fantastic advices

[@gracegrace4116]

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

[@Roman-jh8kr]

This is interesting how you used the 2nd 3rd and pinky for G when transiting from C. I struggle with my 1st/2nd and 3rd to go to G from C. Your method is easier for transition. Thank you.

[@jayvee8457]

Thank you SO much for this!!!

[@maja-rabea]

Thank you so much! This video helped me a lot

[@trackmyproject]

Super tips, thank you for sharing

[@chrissischmid]

thank you so much for your motivation. This video helped me to go on.

[@shaliniamanna7920]

Thank you for the tips. God Bless you.

[@hamishwatson8979]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@buildyourself3521]

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.

[@bonniejohnson2529]

So practical. Thank you.

[@sanghamitrabhattacharyya7265]

It is very useful.. thank you sir..

[@itsquarantinetime]

This helped so much, thank you!!

[@furyss1tv184]

Thank you.i have been struggling with this cord.very helpful

[@uora]

Still hard to me im gonna practice

[@KrishnaDasPC]

brilliant tips for beginners thank you

[@dattuchavan]

Thank you so much dear. 🙏

[@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!

[@andrewbecker3316]

Great video. Super helpful! Thanks, man.

[@user-fy5rj1ke5m]

Thanks a lot sir

[@meththanandaupali3637]

Thank you you advised

[@The1600Nomad]

Great tips, thank you!

[@oisoptimuminspection]

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

[@jessabella77]

Wonderful tips, thank you!!

[@Asashibushida]

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

[@thetoco100]

thanks dude!

[@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.

[@Condermanski]

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

[@GiG.gaming]

Good tips thanks! Been struggling with this one

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

Thank you ❣️🥰

[@sitaramanreddy803]

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

[@MammaZee]

This tip has helped me so much thank you!

[@curiosityprysm]

great tips thank you, this is really challenging.

[@GYesuRathnam]

Thank u so much

[@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.