C Major Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the C Major scale. Relative key: A Minor. Scale notes: C - D - E - F - G - A - B.
The C major scale is the universal musical foundation containing the natural pitches C, D, E, F, G, A, and B with no accidentals. Its diatonic triads are C major (I), D minor (ii), E minor (iii), F major (IV), G major (V), A minor (vi), and B diminished (vii°), indexed under Camelot code 8B.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in C Major
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | C Major | C | 1 - 3 - 5 | C - E - G | Absolute resolution and purity |
| ii | D Minor | Dm | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | D - F - A | Warm pre-dominant foundation |
| iii | E Minor | Em | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | E - G - B | Subtle reflective transition |
| IV | F Major | F | 1 - 3 - 5 | F - A - C | Broad cinematic expansion |
| V | G Major | G | 1 - 3 - 5 | G - B - D | Maximum tonal tension pointing directly to I |
| vi | A Minor | Am | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | A - C - E | Relative minor warmth and emotional contrast |
| vii° | B Diminished | Bdim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | B - D - F | Unstable leading tone resolving to C |
Famous Chord Progressions in C Major
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Frequently Asked Questions About C Major
What chords belong to the C major scale?
The diatonic chords in C major are C (I), Dm (ii), Em (iii), F (IV), G (V), Am (vi), and Bdim (vii°).
What is the relative minor of C major?
The relative minor of C major is A minor (8A on the Camelot wheel).
Why has C major no sharps or flats?
The interval formula of the major scale (W-W-H-W-W-W-H) naturally aligns with the white keys of the piano starting on C.