C# Piano Chord

The C# chord is a major triad built on the root note C#. It contains the notes C#, F, G#.

How to play C#

FFC#G#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), F (M3), G# (P5)
Number of notes
3

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Master one chord at a time. Once C# feels natural, try the C#m chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.