C Sharp Major (also written Db)
C# is made of 3 notes: C#, E# (F) and G#. Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of C#, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| E# (F) | 3 | major 3rd |
| G# | 5 | perfect 5th |
A major chord sounds bright, settled and happy. It is the most common chord in pop, rock, folk and country, and it is built from a root, a major 3rd and a perfect 5th.