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.
🎸 Late-Night Soul Jam - Deep Soul Groove | Guitar Backing Track in C# Minor
This scale offers more notes to explore, allowing you to create phrases that align directly with the chord progressions.
Fleetwood Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in E major
Enrich your soloing by shifting into the C# minor scale, particularly over the C#m7 and F#m7 chord sections.
Smooth Piano Ballad Guitar Backing Track in E major
This scale blends well especially over the C# m7 chord, adding depth and tension with dominant color.
Smooth Jazz Medium III – Backing Track in C# Minor (96 BPM)
The C# minor scale is the appropriate fit for the key, providing the foundational sound of the progression.