C# major

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

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C# major chord

How to play the C# major chord

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

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