C major
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C major (or the key of C) 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.
Quick Facts Relative key, Parallel key ...
Relative key | A minor |
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Parallel key | C minor |
Dominant key | G major |
Subdominant | F major |
Component pitches | |
C, D, E, F, G, A, B |
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The C major scale is:
On the piano, the C major scale can be played by playing only the white keys starting on C.