C Major Mandolin Chord

also known as Cmaj, CM

  • your first finger goes on the second fret of the third string
  • your third finger goes on the third fret of the second string
  • the first and fourth strings are open
Diagram of a C major mandolin chord at the open position (second inversion)

Notes in a C Major Mandolin chord

Root : C

3rd : E

5th : G