C#/E Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
C#4 · E#4 · G#4
Other names for the C#/E chord
Other names: C# major, C#maj, C#M
Music theory name: major triad
Common name: C# major chord
Notes and intervals in the C#/E chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C# | Root |
| E# | Major 3rd |
| G# | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
E#4 · G#4 · C#5
2nd inversion
G#4 · C#5 · E#5