What is the C-Sharp Chord?
Major chords are the most common chords in Western popular music. It's no wonder since they sound happy and fun. Learning major chords is essential to being able to play your favorite songs. The C-sharp (C#) major chord is formed from the first, third, and fifth notes of the C# major scale. The notes, from lowest to highest are C#, F and G#.
How to Play the C-Sharp Chord on the Piano
How to Play the C-Sharp Chord
In the video, Lindsey demonstrates how to play the C# Major chord. Start by placing your right thumb on the root (C#). Now place your middle finger on the third (F). Finally, place your little finger on the fifth (G#). Play all three notes at the same time. Make sure to play each note at the same volume.
Use the C-Sharp Chord in Songs
Any time that a song calls for a C-sharp chord, you will now know how to play one. For practice, try using the C-sharp chord in songs. Have fun!
How to Play the C Sharp Chord on the Piano
- Memorize the notes to help you learn additional chords and conceptshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0X2dgpJJeY
- Practice playing the chord with both handshttp://www.lofthouse.com/music/piano/tips.html
- Try playing the chord with your right hand and the root with your left hand below ithttp://www.musicarta.com/piano-lessons-online.html
- Practice playing the chord in songs or with the C-sharp Major scalehttp://pianomusic.hypermart.net/piano-chords.html
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Lindsey Cloud
Meet Lindsey Cloud, one of Mahalo's piano experts. A musician in Los Angeles, she received her bachelor's degree in music from Rhodes College. She currently works as a regular studio session musician and, since 2006, has been a private piano teacher for students of all ages and skill levels.
In Theory
All major triads (three note chords) consist of the root, major third and perfect fifth of their corresponding major scale.
In the key of C# major, the root is C#, the major third is F and the perfect fifth is G#.
Major triads (3 note chords) can also be seen as a combination of two intervals: a minor third (3 half-steps) on top of a major third (4 half-steps)http://www.tonalcentre.org/Majmintriads.html .
C# major triads should not be confused with 4-note C# Major seventh chords.
