How do you play the C 3 chord?

To play the C 3 chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison) and E (Major third). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C 3 chord.

What notes are in the C 3 chord?

The C 3 chord consists of 2 notes: C and E. These notes together form the C 3 chord.

What intervals make up the C 3 chord?

The C 3 chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison) and E (Major third).

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The C 3 chord consists of the C (Perfect unison) and E (Major third) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C 3 chord

How to play the C 3 chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
Press all 2 notes simultaneously to sound the C 3 chord