Chords in the Key of

C Major

Every song in C Major is built from these seven chords. Each is numbered with a Roman numeral so you can play a progression in any key — the numbers stay the same, only the letters change. Tap any chord to hear it.

C · E · G

iiDm

D · F · A

iiiEm

E · G · B

IVF

F · A · C

G · B · D

viAm

A · C · E

vii°B°

B · D · F

Common progressions in C Major

The patterns behind most songs — press play to hear them in this key.

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See the C Major scale on the fretboard Explore C Major on the piano Relative minor: chords in A Minor Learn how Roman numerals work

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C Major

Common progressions in C Major

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