Key of C# - The C# Minor Scale

Notes in the C# Minor Scale:

C#D#EF#G#AB

The key of C# contains 7 notes: C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A, B.This minor key has a darker, more introspective quality perfect for emotional expression.

Chords in the Key of C#

i
i
C# minor
ii°
ii°
D# diminished

Chord details coming soon

III
III
E major
iv
iv
F# minor
v
v
G# minor

Chord details coming soon

VI
VI
A major
VII
VII
B major

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
C# minor
→
iv
F# minor
→
v
G# minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
C# minor
→
VII
B major
→
VI
A major
→
VII
B major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
C# minor
→
VI
A major
→
III
E major
→
VII
B major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
C# minor
→
iv
F# minor
→
VII
B major
→
III
E major
C# Minor Scale Pattern

The C# Minor scale follows the pattern of W-H-W-W-H-W-W (natural minor scale).

Scale formula: C# - D# - E - F# - G# - A - B

Key signature: Same as its relative major

Understanding the Key of C#

Scale Degrees

Each chord in the key is built on a scale degree. Roman numerals show the chord's position in the scale. Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

Tonic Chord

The i chord (C# minor) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

The v chord (G# minor) creates tension that naturally wants to resolve back to the tonic.