C# Major
C# Major
Major
Beginner
Root: C#
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C#
RootD#
Major 2ndF
Major 3rdF#
Perfect 4thG#
Perfect 5thA#
Major 6thC
Major 7thInterval Details
C#
Root
D#
Major 2nd
F
Major 3rd
F#
Perfect 4th
G#
Perfect 5th
A#
Major 6th
C
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
7 sharps (#######)
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
5♯
Difficulty
Beginner