Construction
C Add 4 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = C, E, F, G
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| C | Root | 1 |
| E | Major 3rd | 3 |
| F | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| G | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| E | white | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| F | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| G | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on C, index finger (2) on E, middle finger (3) on F, little finger (5) on G.
Left hand: little finger (5) on C, middle finger (3) on E, index finger (2) on F, thumb (1) on G.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the C Add 4 is the tonic (I) chord of C Major, whose key signature has no sharps or flats.
Chords in the Key of C Major
These are the triads built on each degree of C Major:
C Add 4 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C Add 4 chord on piano?
The C Add 4 chord contains the notes C – E – F – G. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.