C Petrushka chord

The C Petrushka chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), Db (Minor second), E (Major third), F# (Diminished fifth), G (Perfect fifth) and Bb (Minor seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C Petrushka chord

How to play the C Petrushka chord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add Db (Minor second) — 1 semitone above C
  3. Add E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
  4. Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
  5. Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
  6. Add Bb (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above C
  7. Press all 6 notes simultaneously to sound the C Petrushka chord

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