C♯ Major Cheat Sheet

The key of C♯ Major has a key signature of 7 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, and B#). The C♯ Major scale has the notes C#, D#, E#, F#, G#, A#, and B#. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (C♯ Major, F♯ Major, and G♯ Major). For chord progressions, statistics, and tendencies, view this key in Hooktheory Trends

The 20 Most Popular Chords In C♯ Major

According to the TheoryTab database, songs in C♯ Major draw almost entirely from the following 20 chords. Click on a chord below to show it on the piano and hear how it sounds.

Songs using a Major key

Click on the following songs in C♯ Major to see their chords and melody in the TheoryTab database.

Popular Chord Progressions In The Key Of C♯ Major

Play or download MIDI files for the following popular chord progressions in C♯ Major.