C# chord
C# major · also written Db
C4
C#
E#
G#
C5
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Notes
- C#R
- E#3
- G#5
Formula: R – 3 – 5
C# inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#
C4
C#
E#
G#
C5
1st inversion C#/E#
C4
E#
G#
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#/G#
C4
G#
C5
C#
E#
More C# chords
Major chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C# chord?
The C# major chord (C#) has 3 notes: C#, E# and G#.
How do you play C# on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, E# and G#, starting from C#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major chord?
R – 3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7).
Is C# the same as Db?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C# and Db sound the same.