Chords in the key of C# minor
The C# minor scale is C# – D# – E – F# – G# – A – B. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in C# minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in C# minor
- i–iv–VC#mF#mAb
- Andalusian cadenceC#mBAAb
- i–VI–III–VIIC#mAEB
Questions
What chords are in the key of C# minor?
The chords in C# minor are C#m, D#dim, E, F#m, G#m, A and B, plus G# (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in C# minor are major and which are minor?
Major: E, A and B. Minor: C#m, F#m and G#m. D#dim is diminished.
What is the relative major of C# minor?
E major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on E.
How can I play in C# minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 4 and play the open chords of A minor: Am, C, Dm, Em, F and G.