Learn the C Chord

In this easy beginner guitar lesson we take a quick, in-depth look at how to play the C chord.
This lesson is part of an entire series designed to teach you all the fundamentals of guitar:
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When you're first learning how to play guitar, I recommend practicing chord switching between two chords. That way, you'll be able to learn some easy 2 chord songs on guitar, and can focus on the strumming patterns and all that other (very important) stuff.
Once you learn a few two chord songs, you'll be able to expand your chord vocabulary and learn some 3 chord songs, etc. It's more important to focus on the whole picture (putting chords & strumming together) than getting carried away with how many chords you know - quality over quantity!
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Table of Contents:
Intro 0:00
C Chord - 0:40
Chord Clarity - 1:41
Outro - 2:58

[@Good_Guitarist]

This lesson is part of an entire series designed to teach you all the fundamentals of guitar: kzbin.infoplaylists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1 If you need help with the basic chords and strumming, my beginner guitar course will help you build a solid foundation one step at a time: goodguitarist.com/beginner-guitar-course/ And don't forget to grab your copy of my free eBook: goodguitarist.com/learn-rhythm-guitar/

[@Ares-hi2hw]

I came here out of frustration

[@rafaelplayz4422]

Same

[@gladysalexis1383]

This right here😭

[@xillan965]

​@@gladysalexis1383did u learn it?

[@maddgun]

My small fingers be darned...this is tough with my short sausage fingers. Gotta keep practicing

[@Good_Guitarist]

One of my friends is an excellent guitarist and has sausage fingers. There is hope. - James

[@jesuseve3126]

I feel you Maddgum

[@guitar.forbeginners.withdave]

I also have short fingers. When I was learning this chord, just to get playing, I only used the 1st and 2nd fingers. Didn't bother using the third until I was happy with the first two. It helped me keep going and stay motivated. Only for a few months later I had the whole thing down.

[@piyu2003]

Omg same😂

[@icebearpl188]

How do pro guitarists switch between chords so fast??? It takes me 20 seconds to do the chord and even then i dont Know how to tune my guitar so instead of a happy chord it sounds like something from celeste Edit:i Got it

[@crux6331]

how long did it take u?

[@horseroundwithme8159]

Use ProTune to tune ur guitar I use it and it’s free

[@andrecardoso6941]

It takes time. Just do some exercises to change from a chord to another for like 30 mins a day. Pro guitarists got thousands of hours of practise.

[@Aashu12488]

Years of Practice Bruh I can't even Change 1 fret to 4 fret in than 5 second too 😂

[@plubbly3812]

Muscle memory. Kinda like when you remember a password so many times and you just do it without even thinking about it?

[@1besieged]

You have the easiest tutorial, thank you , I should never have set my guitar down for 11 years... gotta relearn it all... fyi : women have smaller fingers and fingertips , the steel strings often feel like pressing down on razor blades!! Delicate skin on finger tips...

[@cornstarch4246]

Women

[@1besieged]

@@cornstarch4246 Dog

[@user-ss7je7kp4t]

You have a calm voice and easy to follow tutorials.

[@haleyrose7309]

I STILL CANT DOO ITTT 😭😭😭

[@guitar.forbeginners.withdave]

When I was learning, the C chord I was shown only used the 1st and 2nd fingers. I didn't learn the full shape until some months later by which time I was more than ready. Of course I had to be careful not to strum the 4,5,6 strings but that was no big deal as I was able to keep playing and learning new songs. Good luck!

[@Ares-hi2hw]

Can you now, I am struggling here and crack guitar out of frustration

[@Spikethepurpledragon-gr6rn]

Well…did you do it?

[@piyu2003]

You can do it. I'm rooting for you all aspiring learners

[@creepygirl2008]

I really like this video on the C chord. I've had my guitar for many years, and it just sits on its stand. This instrument and piano are two instruments that I really want to practice on.

[@Good_Guitarist]

Hey there FunWithCats. Do you have any cats? I have a big guy named Benny. Anyway, yes, too many guitar just sit on their stands!! Cheers to picking yours up. I wish you many more years of picking up the guitar and learning.

[@creepygirl2008]

Good Guitarist Yes, I have four cats.

[@My-Channel_forever]

Your information is great and your voice is very soothing.

[@1kxx]

ILY SO MUCH THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV CHORDS

[@PrasetyoMimboro-]

i will start learn guitar today :) thanks for your tutorial and bring my heart to love guitar

[@Good_Guitarist]

I'm really flattered that you're learning guitar from my videos! Please let us know how your progress comes along :D

[@PrasetyoMimboro-]

Good Guitarist i'll show you my progress soon :) keep up the great work in Good Guitarist channel

[@My-Channel_forever]

@@PrasetyoMimboro- , are you still playing guitar?

[@ERiera78]

I gotta spread a lot my fingers with this chord. I try to have a special angle but it is a tricky schord to switch with D, E and G. Excellent descripción, one more suscriber, Ive just downloaded the ebook, thank you very much. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@noornematizade5102]

It was amazing, thanks a lot😍 Now I can play the C chord really better✨🌼

[@RahulSingh-pn6nm]

Thank you so much for showing how to do proper strumming.

[@Good_Guitarist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@antratomar3858]

Thank you 💕

[@haymitchnigga2649]

You talk so nice.😊

[@mithokoyeee2306]

ya

[@elbiecortez9215]

Thank you 😄

[@holyspiritofgodinperson6957]

Thanks

[@vpm234]

Thanks I learnt something from you

[@babaabba9348]

very informative with easy simple and accurate descreption

[@Good_Guitarist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rolandprepose7008]

Pls do a video about simple techniques on tuning a guitar that can be followed by the new begginers like me

[@Good_Guitarist]

Hello Roland! I have started making these videos. Here's one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGi0pGxpfqx_oc0

[@deeprajjangid7751]

Thanks sir je

[@chetri_official825]

Helpful video! 👍

[@Good_Guitarist]

Glad you think so!

[@Aashu12488]

Best Best Best Easiest Thanks Sir......

[@Good_Guitarist]

Most welcome

[@VigorousVirgo]

So the root, 3rd, and octave???

[@elfi7247]

i put my fingers in the right position and it is not difficult at all for me. BUT I JUST CANT GET THE SOUND BECAUSE I ALWAYS STRUM THE FIRST STRING BY MISTAKE AND AA.

[@Good_Guitarist]

Try to put your ring finger a little higher, so it sits JUST UNDER the thickest string, barely touching it. That should mute it and prevent it from ringing out.

[@chloerabbitheart3129]

Ahhhh now i see my problem i dont have the callous fingers and the force for it. 😅. Welp gotta go build that callous thanks for the tip it really helped me show the lacks and mistakes i did i subbed 😊

[@Good_Guitarist]

Happy to help!

[@joe-xm4kc]

Urgh! Everytime i pressure my fingers the bottom string of it becomes muted. And everytime i adjust the finger that i pressure, the botton string becomes good but the string that i put my finger in, it also becomes muted!! Edit: i did it, all you need is just practice and tip is to cut ur nails and practice everyday

[@absarsdq]

Exactly what im having a problem with. If i apply the amount of pressure required on the B string, i accidentally touch the e string.

[@stacey4708]

Same The string gets muted

[@aking18]

I'm so sorry my 9 year old son wrote that. I will talk to him and internet etiquette. So sorry. You're doing great.

[@aking18]

@@joe-xm4kc so sorry my 9 year old son wrote that. I will teach him internet etiquette and personally apologize to you. I never teach my kids to bully but he will get a lesson in making amends.

[@joe-xm4kc]

@@aking18 it's okay ma'am. :) we all know that sometimes kids can be a little bit immature.

[@robertcanedo7607]

I just started with an acoustic guitar, and of course there is buzzing when I place fingers on strings! Is it just a matter of continuous practice, or are my finger pads too fat?

[@Good_Guitarist]

It's just a matter of time. Don't expect clean chords right off the bat. Keep it up!

[@manashjyoti1337]

All beginning tutorial plz .. for 1 hour cls and all beginning course

[@thejariilho931]

He's teaching in best n easiest way 👍👍🙏❤

[@Good_Guitarist]

Thanks a ton

[@Exploratorium360]

Just subscribed

[@terryoliver2120]

James, I have been trying to play the C major cord for awhile n my middle finger wants to stay close to my index finger n my 3rd finger want reach the 3rd feet like it suppose to be so, I have been playing the Cadd9 but, I would like to get the 3 finger C major chord..

[@Good_Guitarist]

Hey Terry, it takes a while to train the fingers to make the shape, but I assure you, if you keep trying every day, your finger will eventually go where it needs to go. The C major chord and the Cadd9 sound quite different, so I would keep trying. It's all about persistence. Cheers

[@terryoliver2120]

Thanks, I will keep trying.. Cheers to u!!

[@Ajahming]

Why do i keep muting that high e string with my palm?

[@greendayunicorns7816]

You kinda look like the guy from blues clues * Also thanks *🙏🏻😉🤟

[@louisbloom4088]

I’m learning electric guitar and this is the first part I’m really struggling with

[@Good_Guitarist]

C is the toughest "beginner" chord, since it provides so many opportunities to accidentally mute adjacent strings. Keep at it and as your fingers strengthen and develop accuracy, this will all work out!

[@anoraleteu8594]

1:25

[@KLEMB]

I cried doing it it’s so hard I’m just a kid😢

[@digitdude1375]

Got a guitar ad before this

[@skwagwok4097]

You sound like you can narrate any TED talk video!

[@Ares-hi2hw]

Hey guys I still can't hit C because my fingers mute other string any advice I would appreciate.

[@johnstack5008]

1 year later, can you do the C chord?

[@Ares-hi2hw]

@@johnstack5008 yes

[@kayleighhausen9425]

I have guitar in high school

[@pratimakarbhari616]

Thankyou

[@Good_Guitarist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@michelejordan3063]

I would really like your free ebook. I ordered 2x but I haven't received it. Can you get back to me. Ps. I love your videos!!!!!!

[@Ms_Annette777]

Not so much my fingers, but my wrist hurts at such an awkward position >.

[@TanjilHassan-ur8uq]

My fingers is can't reach 😢

[@sadamanushyan1228]

*So smooooooth talk soooo sleeeeeppy 😴😴😴😴🤩😍😍😍😄*

[@Spikethepurpledragon-gr6rn]

I bet you’re embarrassed of this in hindsight

[@jawbaw6471]

Thanks but why is it called a 'C' chord? What has the letter 'C' got to do with it?

[@DrVonNostrand]

jaw baw music theory, dumbass

[@cat_goose9592]

because the basic notes are A, B, C, D, E, F, G it’s called the c chord because it sounds like the c 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@guitar.forbeginners.withdave]

The basic C chord is made up of three notes C,E,G with C being the root or bass note hence the name

[@jawbaw6471]

@@DrVonNostrand --- Does DrVanNostrand have a degree in advanced mathematics? I do.

[@ivymarlowvargas7737]

Maraming salamat po sa pagtuturo kasi po ay hindi ko pa po alam kung papaano po ang chords

[@justineparas6295]

Ivy Marlow Vargas hindi sya nagtatagalog 🤣🤣

[@TheSuperflychic]

@@justineparas6295 she is just expressing her gratitude. Not everyone is bilingual/multilingual 💁‍♀️

[@vkook1657]

Dk y but c chord is my fav😂

[@billyrubin3108]

I still struggle with the chord.

[@hyldypi3386]

I can't play. I just can't

[@Itsaloraaa]

You can...just practice

[@klactoveesedstein195]

Practice, practice, practice. Remember, once you learnt to walk by practice, then you leart to talk by practice, then you learnt to read and write by practice. Good luck.

[@MichaelTurner856]

It's just like learning to play a note at first it's really hard and you have to focus but once you keep practicing it becomes second nature and you don't even have to think about it

[@aking18]

dont give up

[@lirhymesantos316]

been 1yr playing guitar still dont know why my C is bad and sounds trash

[@DREQON2005]

I really hate this cord it’s the first one I’m having trouble with

[@Good_Guitarist]

It's the toughest "basic" chord for sure. I've had students take 7+ months before getting it clear. Stick with it!

[@timothyboyd7266]

No no it's going from G or D to the c is the problem my fingers go everywhere but in the right spot

[@omkargaikwad6181]

my tiny and fat fingertips hurt so bad I can't even type, the strings literally stab me

[@johnstack5008]

Are you good now?

[@crisluvsgod]

Quite painful 😙

[@GB-tb2ry]

My hand hearts :(

[@Good_Guitarist]

C will do that...

[@cynthiaanderson3252]

Violin fingers strike again

[@Good_Guitarist]

I did in fact play violin when I was a kid... I was horrible, but that's another story.

[@Cosmic_malloW]

Ill never be good at guitar.

[@theCheezu]

how's it going so far?

[@yardtv6378]

He g string remains open lmaooooo

[@Ryank2150]

This chord is supposed to be easy but I hate it with every fiber of my being

[@VigorousVirgo]

I have to say, acoustic guitars are so small

[@jolienaworld5514]

My c chord sounds like a bee :(

[@Good_Guitarist]

Hmmm.. a bit buzzy eh? Out of all the basic chords, C is the hardest to perfect. Keep practicing and it always turns out. I promise!

[@jolienaworld5514]

@@Good_Guitarist ty I will keep practicing

[@ShanaKavasch]

This did not help please add😢

[@user-my8qj]

Ok no matter how pretty cool your nails and you choose to learn on the hard way with a little bit long nails on the guitar, I'm telling you you will have to cut your nails. It's impossible with nails istg. I have to compromise rn unfortunately :(

[@Ares-hi2hw]

Thanks someone

[@uckhoinguyennguyen3814]

Why it still sounds weird. Just kill me☠️☠️☠️

[@Believer1427]

Believe in Jesus Christ and be saved from hell before it’s eternally too late if you haven’t already

[@realisaiahedits7284]

I HATE C CORD

[@Good_Guitarist]

You are not alone.

[@guitar.forbeginners.withdave]

Try the first version I learned. It only uses the 1st and 2nd fingers. It'll keep you playing and learning new songs until you're ready to stick that 3rd finger on!

[@user-kt2kw2jf7c]

Thanks

[@Good_Guitarist]

No problem