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▶ Open in the Songwright editorNotes: C D E F G A B
Mood: Bright, happy, resolved
The Major scale is the backbone of Western music — cheerful and stable. It's the first scale most people learn and underpins pop, folk, and classical melodies.
In the key of C, the C Major scale uses the notes C D E F G A B.
Common chords in this key: I (C), ii (D), iii (E), IV (F), V (G), vi (A), vii° (B)
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