C minor
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This article is about the C minor scale. For the chord C minor, see minor chord.
C minor is a minor scale based on C, consisting of the pitches C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, and B♭. Its key signature consists of three flats. Its relative major is E♭ major and its parallel major is C major.
Quick Facts Relative key, Parallel key ...
Relative key | E-flat major |
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Parallel key | C major |
Dominant key | G minor |
Subdominant | F minor |
Component pitches | |
C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭ |
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The C natural minor scale is:
Changes needed for the melodic and harmonic versions of the scale are written in with accidentals as necessary. The C harmonic minor and melodic minor scales are: