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The C♯ major chord on piano
C♯ major is built from C♯, F, G♯. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the C♯ major chord?
The C♯ major chord is made up of C♯, F, G♯.
Notes & intervals
| C♯ | Root |
| F | Major third |
| G♯ | Perfect fifth |
How to play it
Right hand
1-3-5
Left hand
5-3-1
Black keys: 2
Which keys use the C♯ major chord?
C♯ major occurs naturally in these keys: III of A♯ minor, I of C♯ major, VII of D♯ minor, VI of F minor, V of F♯ major, IV of G♯ major.
How it sounds
A major chord sounds bright and settled — the sound most ears call "happy."