C#maj Major

The C#maj chord is built from the notes C# – E# – G#.

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Also known as

C#-sus4C#add3C#add5C#ma

Chord tones, one by one

C#Root

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — C#.

E#Third

Major third

Four semitones — makes the chord major (brighter, happier).

G#Fifth

Perfect fifth

Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Ionian (major) scale; its characteristic note is the perfect 4th, what sets it apart from Lydian.

🎸 Genres

Pop · Classical · Gospel

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More C# chords

More C# chords from Ionian (major)