C+
Triads · C root
C+
An ambiguous, dreamlike triad built from two stacked major thirds.
0 st4 st8 st
Notes in C+
CRoot
E3rd
G#5th
C is the natural starting point — no sharps or flats. The clearest key to hear chord quality in isolation.
Identify the Chord Quality on C
Each chord below is played on C. Listen and identify whether you heard C+, Cm, C7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Augmented in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in C
Related Triads
About the C+ Chord
The C+ chord is a augmented chord built on C. It contains the notes C, E, G# — the root, third, and fifth.
An ambiguous, dreamlike triad built from two stacked major thirds. Practising the C+ chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.