Chord · Triads
C — C Major
C is the C major chord. It is built on the root C with major 3rd (E) and perfect 5th (G) above it — the formula 1 3 5, sounding the notes C E G. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still C.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Major
- Formula
- 1 3 5
- Notes
- C E G
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of C
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 3 | E | major 3rd | E4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
Other triads on C
Major chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.