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C# minor scale
Fretboard diagram
C# minor scale — chords and intervals
The C# minor scale, also known as the Aeolian mode or natural minor, is the standard for expressing melancholy, introspection, and drama. On guitar, its notes are C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A, B. Its sound is darker and more somber than the major scale, widely used in songwriting to evoke deep emotional narratives and serving as the foundation of traditional minor-key compositions. The diatonic chords of C# minor are C#m7, D#m7b5, Emaj7, F#m7, G#m7, Amaj7, B7.
The C# minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: C#m7, D#m7b5, Emaj7, F#m7, G#m7, Amaj7, B7.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the C# minor scale on guitar.