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C/E — with the third in the bass (first inversion)

Notes in C/E: E – C – GFormula: 1 – 3 – 5 / 3

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

C/E is the C major chord with E in the bass — the first inversion. The harmony is the same, but the bass becomes lighter and gains melodic direction.

The same chord on all four instruments

C/E, 0 3 2 0 1 0C/E321ECEGCE
Guitar
C/E, 0 3 2 0 1 0C/E321ECEGCE
Electric guitar
C/E, 2 0 1 2C/E213EGCE
Cavaquinho
C/E, 0 4 0 3C/E21GEEC
Ukulele

Where to use it: Melodic bass lines and smooth transitions between chords.

This is just one shape of C/E. In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in each instrument's own voice; compare positions with their difficulty marked; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Inversions (slash) family.

Other chords in this family

C/GC/BC/DC/FC/A

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