C
Major · C – E – G
- CR
- E3
- G5
Guitar voicings
Piano
- Root
- Third / sus
- Fifth
- Sixth / seventh
- Extension
About the C chord
The C chord (Major) is built from C (the root), E (a major third) and G (a perfect fifth). Major chords sound bright and settled, anchoring a huge share of pop, folk and rock.