Jazz Chords in C Major
C Major has no sharps or flats. Explore the diatonic 7th chords, scale suggestions, and common jazz progressions below.
Diatonic 7th Chords in C Major
Common Progressions in C Major
About C Major
The key of C Major contains seven diatonic 7th chords built on each scale degree. In jazz, these chords form the foundation for improvisation, comping, and composition. The most important progression is ii-V-I, which uses the second, fifth, and first degree chords.
Pro Tips for C Major
The Blank Canvas
No sharps, no flats. Where every jazz student starts. Home to countless standards including the Great American Songbook.
No standards in our collection are in this key yet.