Guitar UpscaleC major chord on guitar
The C major chord, written C, has 3 notes: C E G.
As tab, thick low E string first: x32010, x35553, 875558. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | C E G |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 3 5 |
| Intervals | Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th |
About the Major Chord
A major chord is a root, a major third and a perfect fifth. It sounds bright, stable and happy. More about the Major Chord.
Keys with the C major chord
These keys have the C major chord among their chords:
- C Major Scale (I)
- F Major Scale (V)
- G Major Scale (IV)
- D Natural Minor scale (bVII)
- E Natural Minor scale (bVI)
- A Natural Minor scale (bIII)
Scales to play over the C major chord
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord: