The C Natural Minor scale contains the notes C, D, D♯, F, G, G♯, A♯. Melancholy, introspective, serious — but not desperately sad. The classic "minor key" sound.
Standard tuning · 15 frets
Open in interactive tool →| # | Degree | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | C root |
| 2 | 2 | D |
| 3 | b3 | D♯ |
| 4 | 4 | F |
| 5 | 5 | G |
| 6 | b6 | G♯ |
| 7 | b7 | A♯ |
Sound & use
Melancholy, introspective, serious — but not desperately sad. The classic "minor key" sound.
Ballads, rock anthems, traditional folk laments. Six of the seven diatonic chords are shared with the relative major.
Common in: rock, metal, folk, classical, singer-songwriter
Also known as: Aeolian
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