C# in scale

The C# in scale consists of the C# (Perfect unison), D (Minor second), F# (Perfect fourth), G# (Perfect fifth) and A (Minor sixth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the C# in scale

How to play the C# in scale

  1. Find C# (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play D (Minor second) — 1 semitone above C#
  3. Play F# (Perfect fourth) — 5 semitones above C#
  4. Play G# (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C#
  5. Play A (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above C#
  6. Play all 5 notes in ascending order to perform the C# in scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

C# chords