SCALE · MAJOR
C Major Scale
The C Major scale contains 7 notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B. It has a bright, resolved, joyful character. Also known as Ionian.
Notes
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Intervals
| Degree | Note | Interval | Quality | Half steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1 | Perfect Unison | 0 |
| 2 | D | 2 | Major 2nd | 2 |
| 3 | E | 3 | Major 3rd | 4 |
| 4 | F | 4 | Perfect 4th | 5 |
| 5 | G | 5 | Perfect 5th | 7 |
| 6 | A | 6 | Major 6th | 9 |
| 7 | B | 7 | Major 7th | 11 |
Relative minor
C Major shares its key signature with A Minor — they contain the same seven notes but center on different tonics.
Diatonic chords
These are the seven chords built on each scale degree of C Major. They form the harmonic vocabulary of any song in this key.
Drill C Major until it's instinct
Practice C Major in Build the Scale.
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