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C# (Major)

Db · F · Ab · 3 notes

Chord

Formula: R – 3 – 5
Db R
F 3
Ab 5
C4
C5

Bass note: Db

Found in these keys

KeyDegree
F# Major V
Ab Major IV
Db Major I
D# Minor VII
F Minor VI
Bb Minor III

About the C# chord

The C# chord is a major chord built on C#. It consists of the notes Db, F, Ab (scale degrees R, 3, 5).

Major chords are built from a major 3rd (4 semitones) stacked with a minor 3rd (3 semitones), producing a bright, stable sound.

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