C♯ Minor Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the C♯ Minor scale. Relative key: E Major. Scale notes: C♯ - D♯ - E - F♯ - G♯ - A - B.
The C♯ minor scale contains C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, and B with four sharps. Its diatonic triads are C♯ minor (i), D♯ diminished (ii°), E major (III), F♯ minor (iv), G♯ minor (v), A major (VI), and B major (VII), designated as Camelot code 12A.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in C♯ Minor
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i | C♯ Minor | C♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | C♯ - E - G♯ | Nocturnal driving home center |
| ii° | D♯ Diminished | D♯dim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | D♯ - F♯ - A | Dark tension |
| III | E Major | E | 1 - 3 - 5 | E - G♯ - B | Bright relative major lift |
| iv | F♯ Minor | F♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | F♯ - A - C♯ | Deep rolling minor groove |
| v | G♯ Minor | G♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | G♯ - B - D♯ | Natural dominant; G♯ Major used in harmonic minor |
| VI | A Major | A | 1 - 3 - 5 | A - C♯ - E | Soaring emotional release |
| VII | B Major | B | 1 - 3 - 5 | B - D♯ - F♯ | Forward drive into C♯m |
Famous Chord Progressions in C♯ Minor
Massive emotional progression in progressive house, trance, and pop.
Classical and cinematic dark cadence.
Emotional Character & Production Context
Intense, nocturnal, passionate, and hypnotic. Immortalized by Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' and modern melodic techno.
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Frequently Asked Questions About C♯ Minor
What chords are in the key of C♯ minor?
C♯m, D♯dim, E, F♯m, G♯m, A, and B.
What Camelot code is C♯ minor?
12A, mixing with 11A (F♯m), 1A (G♯m), and 12B (E Major).