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.
Afterglow Avenue – Smooth Jazz Backing Track in F Minor (97 BPM)
Aligns with the common harmonic minor transitions in the chord progression.
Drifting Away Blues Ballad Guitar Backing Track in C Minor l BT 665
The natural minor scale adds depth and connects with the melancholic undertones of the progression.
Epic Heartache Ballad Guitar Backing Track Jam in C minor
Sticking to the C natural minor scale allows for elaborate melodies harmoniously aligned with the track's roots.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Cm – Chill Groove 90BPM
Utilizing the full C natural minor scale offers more notes and can add complex emotional textures to your solos.
Slow Smokey Blues Backing Track in C minor | SZBT 1106
The natural minor scale fits perfectly here, offering a complete sad and melancholic palette to paint with.
Smooth ballad | BASSLESS BACKING TRACK | C minor | 68 BPM
The C natural minor scale will work beautifully across the entire progression, giving you rich melodic options.
Smooth ballad | DRUMLESS BACKING TRACK | C minor | 68 BPM
A versatile choice that resonates well across the spectrum of chord changes in this progression.
Backing Track C minor Skank Reggae (Cm)
With its full selection of notes, the C minor scale complements the reggae groove, offering more expressive possibilities.
Fusion Jazz Backing Track – Blue Bossa in C minor (200 BPM) for Study & Jam
The C natural minor scale is foundational for constructing basic melodies and solos that flow with the key.
Mediterranean Breeze – Smooth Jazz Backing Track in C minor (98 BPM) | Study & Relax
The C minor scale aligns perfectly with the track's key, offering a wealth of melodic possibilities.