C major
C major (or the key of C) is a major scale based on C, consisting of the pitches C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. C major is one of the most common keys used in music. Its key signature has no flats or sharps. Its relative minor is A minor and its parallel minor is C minor.
| Relative key | A minor |
|---|---|
| Parallel key | C minor |
| Dominant key | G major |
| Subdominant | F major |
| Component pitches | |
| C, D, E, F, G, A, B | |
The C major scale is:
On the piano, the C major scale can be played by playing only the white keys starting on C.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.