Key of C major
C major has no sharps or flats. The notes of the scale are C, D, E, F, G, A and B, and its relative minor is A minor.
C major scale
CDEFGAB
Chords in C major
With sevenths
Common progressions
- PopCIGVAmviFIV
- 50sCIAmviFIVGV
- Rock and bluesCIFIVGVCI
- JazzDmiiGVCICI
- BalladAmviFIVCIGV
Related keys
Relative key: A minor
Common questions
What chords are in the key of C major?
C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am and B°. With sevenths: Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, Fmaj7, G7, Am7 and Bm7(♭5).
How many sharps or flats does C major have?
No sharps or flats.
What is the relative minor of C major?
A minor. Both keys use the same notes and the same key signature.
What are the notes of the C major scale?
C, D, E, F, G, A and B.