C Scale
C major 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.
- Key Signature: No sharps or flats
- Relative Minor: A minor (shares the same key signature)
- Parallel Minor: C minor (shares the root note but differs in structure)
Scale Degrees and Notes
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | |
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Note | C | D | E | F | G | A | B |