C Piano Chord
The C chord is a major triad built on the root note C. It contains the notes C, E, G.
How to play C
Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.
Chord theory
- Root note
- C
- Quality
- Major triad
- Notes (intervals)
- C (Root), E (M3), G (P5)
- Number of notes
- 3
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Learn more chords
Master one chord at a time. Once C feels natural, try the Cm chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.