C♯

C♯ is the c# major chord, spelled C♯ – E♯ – G♯. the foundation triad — stable, bright, and the reference point every other chord colour is measured against.

The keys
C4C5C6
C♯ – E♯ – G♯
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What's inside C♯
NoteInterval from rootDegree
C♯Root1
E♯Major 3rd3
G♯Perfect 5th5
Inversions
PositionKeys (low → high)
Root positionD♭4 – F4 – A♭4
1st inversionF4 – A♭4 – D♭5
2nd inversionA♭4 – D♭5 – F5
A working voicing

Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:

HandKeys
Left (shell)D♭2 – A♭2
Right (colour)F4 – A♭4
Where C♯ lives

As the I chord

C♯ → G♭ → A♭ → C♯

The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.

In a ii–V–I

E♭m7 → A♭7 → C♯

The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.

Put C♯ under your fingers

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Worship songs that use C♯
Jehova Retshepile Wena · Spirit Of Praise 6 feat. Neyi Zimu Simi Lapha · Ntokozo Mbambo Wamuhle · Ntokozo Mbambo Unetulusa Muya Wanga (Psalms 23) · Takie Ndou Nginobufakazi · Mmuso Worship ft Oncemore Six Behlanziwe · Joyous Celebration Nkosi Sihlangene · Spirit Of Praise 6 feat. Dumi Mkokstad Ungu’Nkulukulu · Takie Ndou Themba Lendalo Yonke · Oncemore Six Basuka · Ayanda Ntanzi Hayi Akekho Nje Ngawe · Khaya Mthethwa Ndenzel’ Uncedo · Joyous Celebration
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More C# chords
C♯m C♯dim C♯aug C♯sus2 C♯sus4 C♯6 C♯m6 C♯7 C♯maj7 C♯m7 C♯m7♭5 C♯dim7 C♯m(maj7) C♯9 C♯maj9 C♯m9 C♯add9 C♯6/9 C♯m11 C♯13 C♯7♭9 C♯7♯9 C♯7♯5
Major in every key
C D E♭ E F F♯ G A♭ A B♭ B
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