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The C Major 7♯5 chord contains the notes C, E, G♯, and B .
Notes: C, E, G♯, B · Piano keys: C E G♯ B
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Notes 3. Key Signature 4. Chords in Key 5. Related Chords 6. FAQ 7. Related Lessons Introduction The C Major 7♯5 chord is a four-note chord made up of C, E, G♯, and B.
Notes Notes: C – E – G♯ – B
Key Signature A chord has no key signature of its own, but the C Major 7♯5 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 the C major scale:
C Major 7♯5 — Frequently Asked Questions What is the C Major 7♯5 chord on piano? The C Major 7♯5 chord contains the notes C – E – G♯ – B . On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
References & Further Reading The note names, intervals, fingering, and harmony on this chord page are grounded in the following sources. Public domain treatises and scores are linked to their full text; primary data reflects piano.org's own interval-derived dataset.
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