C piano chord (C major)

C – E – G

Formula 1 – 3 – 5

C inversions

An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.

C – E – G

E – G – C

G – C – E

What notes are in the C major chord?

C is C, E, G. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5, counted from the root C.

How do you play C on piano?

With the right hand in root position, play C–E–G using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on C). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.

What are the inversions of C?

Root position: C–E–G; 1st inversion: E–G–C; 2nd inversion: G–C–E.

Which keys contain C?

C occurs naturally in C major (as I), D minor (as VII), E minor (as VI), F major (as V), G major (as IV), A minor (as III).