C Major scale

Notes: C · D · E · F · G · A · B

The foundation of Western music. Sounds bright, happy, and stable.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in C Major

1P Degree

Major Diagrams

2M Degree

Minor Diagrams

3M Degree

Minor Diagrams

4P Degree

Major Diagrams

5P Degree

Major Diagrams

6M Degree

Minor Diagrams

7M Degree

Bdim

Diminished Diagrams

The C major scale is a 7-note diatonic sequence used across many songs. Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

Chords built on the 1P, 4P, and 5P degrees usually provide the main harmonic movement.