C# Major Guitar Chord
The fundamental chord with a bright, happy and stable sound. Forms the basis of most popular, rock, folk and classical music. Consists of three notes: the root, major third and perfect fifth.
Strings
X–4–6–6–6–4
Notation for C# chord
Other names: C# major, C# maj, C# M
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: C# major chord
Intervals and tones in C# chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C# | Root |
| F | Major 3rd |
| Ab | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Open
X–4–3–1–2–1
Fret 4
X–4–6–6–6–4
Fret 6
9–8–6–6–6–9
Fret 9
9–11–11–10–9–9