C♯ minor
Notes, signature and the chords of the key
C♯ minor uses 4 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯). Its relative major is E major. The scale is D♭ – E♭ – E – G♭ – A♭ – A – B.
| Degree | Chord | Root frequency |
|---|---|---|
| i | D♭ minor | 277.18 Hz |
| ii° | E♭ diminished | 311.13 Hz |
| III | E major | 329.63 Hz |
| iv | G♭ minor | 369.99 Hz |
| v | A♭ minor | 415.30 Hz |
| VI | A major | 440.00 Hz |
| VII | B major | 493.88 Hz |
Tonic note page: C♯4. Matching scale page: C♯ minor scale.
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C♯ minor questions
How many sharps or flats are in C♯ minor?
4 sharps (F♯ C♯ G♯ D♯).
What is the relative major of C♯ minor?
E major, which shares this signature.
Are these chord qualities for the harmonic minor?
No. Minor keys on this page use the natural minor, so the v chord is minor. Harmonic and melodic minor are a later batch.