C♯ Minor
C♯ · D♯ · E · F♯ · G♯ · A · B
Also called the natural minor or Aeolian mode, C♯ Minor flattens the third, sixth, and seventh of the major scale to produce the standard sad-sounding scale. It's the default choice for minor-key rock, pop, metal, and folk, and it shares its notes with the major scale a minor third above. Essential vocabulary alongside the major scale.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where C♯ Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
This scale offers more notes to explore, allowing you to create phrases that align directly with the chord progressions.
Enrich your soloing by shifting into the C# minor scale, particularly over the C#m7 and F#m7 chord sections.
This scale blends well especially over the C# m7 chord, adding depth and tension with dominant color.
The C# minor scale is the appropriate fit for the key, providing the foundational sound of the progression.