What notes are in C#?

C# major contains three notes: C#, E#, and G# — the root, major third, and perfect fifth.

What makes C# a major chord?

The E# is what makes this chord major. It forms a major third above C#. Together, C#, E#, and G# make a major triad.

C# Baritone Ukulele Chord: C# Major

Q: How do you play C# on Baritone ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G, B, and E strings. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the B string and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the D string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

About the C# Baritone chord

Play C# on Baritone ukulele with the 3 1 2 1 shape in DGBE tuning.

Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G, B, and E strings. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the B string and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the D string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Read the frets across D, G, B and E. A 0 means open and x means mute. These fingerings are for Baritone strings. A Standard gCEA chart uses different shapes for the same chord names.

Root

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Major

Notes

C# · E# · G#

How the C# chord works

Root (1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

Major third (3)

This note is what makes the chord major.

Perfect fifth (5)

Adds strength and stability.

Play in another way

These alternate Baritone voicings use the same chord notes in different places on the fretboard.

This chord goes well with

C# is the home chord in the key of C# major. A key is a group of notes and chords that naturally belong together.

C# I D#m ii E#m iii F# IV G# V A#m vi B#dim vii°

C# Major

About the C# Baritone chord

How the C# chord works

Play in another way

This chord goes well with

Practice with this chord

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Frequently asked questions

How the C# chord works

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This chord goes well with

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