C Minor scale

Notes: C · D · Eb · F · G · Ab · Bb

The natural minor scale. Sounds sad, dark, or serious.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in C Minor

1P Degree

Minor Diagrams

2M Degree

Ddim

Diminished Diagrams

3m Degree

Major Diagrams

4P Degree

Minor Diagrams

5P Degree

Minor Diagrams

6m Degree

Major Diagrams

7m Degree

Major Diagrams

The C 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.