Key of C minor
C minor has 3 flats (B♭ E♭ A♭). The notes of the scale are C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭ and B♭, and its relative major is E♭ major.
C minor scale
CDE♭FGA♭B♭
Chords in C minor
With sevenths
Common progressions
- EpicCmiA♭VIE♭IIIB♭VII
- ClassicalCmiFmivGVCmi
- Andalusian cadenceCmiB♭VIIA♭VIGV
Related keys
Relative key: E♭ major
Common questions
What chords are in the key of C minor?
Cm, D°, E♭, Fm, Gm, A♭ and B♭. With sevenths: Cm7, Dm7(♭5), E♭maj7, Fm7, Gm7, A♭maj7 and B♭7.
How many sharps or flats does C minor have?
3 flats (B♭ E♭ A♭).
What is the relative major of C minor?
E♭ major. Both keys use the same notes and the same key signature.
What are the notes of the C minor scale?
C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭ and B♭.