C piano chord
C major
- Symbol
- C
- Notes
- C – E – G
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – 5
On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.
The keyboard below is loaded with C. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.
How to play C
Press C – E – G together. With the right hand, a common fingering is 1–3–5: thumb on C, middle finger, little finger on top.
Inversions
An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.
Practice C until it sticks
ChordWise recognizes C the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.
