eBGDAE 123456789101112131415 F G G# A# C D D# F G A# C D D# F G G# A# C D D# F G G# A# C D D# F G G# A# C D D# F G G# A# C D D# F G G# A# C D F G G# A# C D D# F G

C Minor Scale

The C minor scale (natural minor) delivers a deep, somber mood used extensively in classical, rock, and electronic music. It's the relative minor of Eb major and the basis for iconic dark progressions.

Also known as

  • C Natural Minor
  • C Aeolian

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7

Notes

CDD#FGG#A#

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the C Minor scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

Explore this scale on the interactive fretboard tool