How do you play the C major chord?

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

What notes are in the C major chord?

The C major chord consists of 3 notes: C, E and G. These notes together form the C major chord.

What intervals make up the C major chord?

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

C major

The C major chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), E (Major third) and G (Perfect fifth) notes.

How to play the C major chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C major chord

Related chords with different root

E m(#5)

Related slash chords

E m3/C