C Major Chord

Also known as:
C , CM , Cmaj , CMaj , Cma , CΔ

The C Major Chord has a Major quality which includes a Major Third interval that produces a generally happy sound. C Major Chord contains the notes C, E, G. The C Major Chord is a Triad type chord which means it consists of only three notes, the Root C, the Third E, and the Fifth G.

Below you will find the C Major Chord notes, notation, degrees, intervals, related scales and chords, and more.

Notes

C, E, G

Notation

Degrees

NoteNumberName
C1Tonic
E3Mediant
G5Dominant

Intervals

NotesSemitonesInterval
C > C0Perfect Unison (P1)
C > E4Major 3rd (M3)
C > G7Perfect 5th (P5)

Scales related to C Major Chord

Chords related to C Major Chord

Enharmonic Equivalent

Chord with the same root and notes as the C Major Chord but different spelling.

B Major Chord

Same Notes

Chords that have all of the same notes (in any spelling) as the C Major Chord.

B Major Chord

Different Root Note

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