Key & DisplayC Major · standard tuning
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C shape · position 1 of 5 · frets 0–3
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Root note (C) Chord tone
C shape — a movable form of the open C major (x32010). The C shape roots on the 5th (A) string. The full barre is an awkward stretch, so it is most often used as a partial grip or for its upper voicing.
About this tool
About the CAGED System Visualizer
Guitar Tool Hub's free CAGED system visualizer maps the five movable chord shapes — C, A, G, E, and D — across the full fretboard in any key. Step through each shape one at a time or show all five at once to see how they interlock and tile the neck. Root notes are highlighted so you can anchor each shape, and every note plays on tap in acoustic, electric, or classical voicing. It's the fastest way to stop thinking in isolated chord grips and start seeing the whole neck as one connected map.
- 01All five CAGED shapes (C, A, G, E, D)
- 02Every shape in all 12 keys
- 03Root notes highlighted on each shape
- 04Step through shapes or show all five at once
- 05Major scale & pentatonic boxes around each shape
- 06Tap any note to hear it played
- 07Play the whole shape with one click
- 08Standard tuning · acoustic, electric & classical sounds
- 09Free — no account needed