C Melodic Minor
C · D · E♭ · F · G · A · B
C Melodic Minor raises both the sixth and seventh of the natural minor, so it's a major scale with a flattened third and nothing else changed. That combination of a minor tonic with a leading tone makes it sound sophisticated rather than sad, and its seven modes supply most of modern jazz harmony. Classical players traditionally use it ascending only.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where C Melodic Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Cm – Chill Groove 90BPM
The C melodic minor scale is perfect for sophisticated lines and creating tension and resolution over the dim7 chords.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Cm - Smooth Vibe 91BPM
Expand your palette with the melodic minor scale, offering deeper harmonic texture and sophistication during improvisation.
Lonely Night Blues Guitar Backing Track in C Minor (Cm7) l BT 580
Use this scale to add complexity and expand the harmonic language over C minor chords.
Slow & Intense Whiskey Blues Backing Track in C minor | SZBT 1093
Delivers a smooth melodic transition between phrases, especially effective over the sequence of major chords in the progression.
Morning Latin Blues Backing Track in C minor | SZBT 1105
This scale allows for more complex melody lines, offering smooth passing tones that complement the changed chord tones in jazz and Latin settings.
Fusion Backing Track 95 bpm in Cm
Often favored in jazz for its smooth transition between minor and major qualities, encouraging complex melodic ideas.
Lonesome Ballad Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in C minor
Enhance expressiveness and melodic lines when transitioning between chords with rich, colorful notes.
Smooth ballad | C minor backing track | 68 BPM
For a more modern jazz-inspired sound, enhancing your solos with intricate melodic lines.
CHARGED HOLLER Slow Blues backing track - Jam in C minor
Offers more melodic variation while retaining the bluesy character, perfect for more advanced players.
Backing Track C minor Skank Reggae (Cm)
The C melodic minor scale introduces a mix of jazz and blues nuances for a more advanced melodic approach.