C Melodic minor scale

Notes: C · D · Eb · F · G · A · B

A sophisticated minor scale often used in Jazz to create smooth melodies.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in C Melodic minor

1P Degree

Minor Diagrams

2M Degree

Minor Diagrams

3m Degree

Ebaug

Augmented Diagrams

4P Degree

Major Diagrams

5P Degree

Major Diagrams

6M Degree

Adim

Diminished Diagrams

7M Degree

Bdim

Diminished Diagrams

The C melodic minor scale is a 7-note diatonic sequence used across many songs. Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

Chords built on the 1P, 4P, and 5P degrees usually provide the main harmonic movement.