C♭ Major Scale
The C♭ Major scale contains the notes C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭, B♭. Its key signature has 7♭.
C♭ Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of C♭ Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C♭ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | D♭ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | E♭ | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | F♭ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | G♭ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | A♭ | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | B♭ | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of C♭ Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the C♭ Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in C♭ Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | C♭ – F♭ – G♭ – C♭ |
| I – V – vi – IV | C♭ – G♭ – A♭m – F♭ |
| ii – V – I | D♭m – G♭ – C♭ |
| I – vi – IV – V | C♭ – A♭m – F♭ – G♭ |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C♭ Major scale?
The C♭ Major scale consists of the notes C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭, B♭.
How many sharps or flats does C♭ Major have?
The key signature of C♭ Major has 7♭.
What is the relative key of C♭ Major?
The relative key of C♭ Major is A♭ Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of C♭ Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of C♭ Major are C♭, D♭m, E♭m, F♭, G♭, A♭m, B♭dim.
