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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

IIIIIIIVVVIVII
NoteCDEFGAB