C♯ Minor Scale
The C♯ Minor scale contains the notes C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, B. Its key signature has 4♯.
C♯ Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of C♯ Minor
| 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 | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of C♯ Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the C♯ Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in C♯ Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | C♯m – F♯m – G♯m – C♯m |
| i – VI – III – VII | C♯m – A – E – B |
| i – iv – VII – III | C♯m – F♯m – B – E |
| i – VII – VI – VII | C♯m – B – A – B |
Natural, harmonic & melodic C♯ Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, B |
| Harmonic | C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, B♯ |
| Melodic | C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A♯, B♯ (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C♯ Minor scale?
The C♯ Minor scale consists of the notes C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, B.
How many sharps or flats does C♯ Minor have?
The key signature of C♯ Minor has 4♯.
What is the relative key of C♯ Minor?
The relative key of C♯ Minor is E Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of C♯ Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of C♯ Minor are C♯m, D♯dim, E, F♯m, G♯m, A, B.
