C Viennese trichord

The C Viennese trichord chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), C# (Minor second) and F# (Diminished fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C Viennese trichord chord

How to play the C Viennese trichord chord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add C# (Minor second) — 1 semitone above C
  3. Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
  4. Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C Viennese trichord chord

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