C Major
C is made of 3 notes: C, E and G. Here it is in root position, with C at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of C, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E | 3 | major 3rd |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
A major chord sounds bright, settled and happy. It is the most common chord in pop, rock, folk and country, and it is built from a root, a major 3rd and a perfect 5th.