C Major
C Major
Major
Beginner
Root: C
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C
RootD
Major 2ndE
Major 3rdF
Perfect 4thG
Perfect 5thA
Major 6thB
Major 7thInterval Details
C
Root
D
Major 2nd
E
Major 3rd
F
Perfect 4th
G
Perfect 5th
A
Major 6th
B
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Bright, stable
Emotion
Happy, optimistic, strong
Suitable Genres
Pop, Rock, Country, Classical
Harmony
Key Signature
No key signature
Modes (Chord Scales)
C major
D dorian
E phrygian
F lydian
G mixolydian
A minor
B locrian
Harmonic Functions
T = Tonic
SD = Subdominant
D = Dominant
Related Scales
Modes
Modes are built from each degree of the parent scale, creating different musical colors.
Degree 1
Ionian
Degree 2
Dorian
Degree 3
Phrygian
Degree 4
Lydian
Degree 5
Mixolydian
Degree 6
Aeolian
Degree 7
Locrian
Practice Tips
Start with C major as it has no accidentals. Practice in order: ascending then descending, then try thirds.
Alternate Names
Ionian
Do mode
Common Music Genres
Pop
Classical
Country
Folk
Tags
basic
diatonic
major
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
C
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
None
Difficulty
Beginner