C sharp major ukulele chord (C#)
Also written Db (D flat major)
A major chord is made of the root, the major third and the perfect fifth. It is the backbone of most songs: a clear, stable, bright sound.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 1
Position 2 fret 4
Position 3 fret 8
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky) · strings from the 4th (left) to the 1st
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C♯ (C sharp) | root |
| E♯ (E sharp) | major third |
| G♯ (G sharp) | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 · C♯ – E♯ – G♯
A progression with this chord
The most common progression in pop music: thousands of songs are built on these four chords.