Interactive piano keyboard showing C# Harmonic Minor scale degrees. Click highlighted keys to play.
C♯ harmonic minor (C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, B♯) has four sharps in its key signature and its raised 7th (B♯) creates the exotic augmented 2nd between A and B♯. It has a dramatic, neoclassical character valued in classical, metal, and film scoring. C♯ harmonic minor works well over C♯mM7 and C♯ dominant-function chords.
Raising the 7th degree of natural minor creates the signature augmented 2nd between the flat 6th and major 7th — an exotic interval that gives harmonic minor its Middle Eastern and neoclassical character. This raised 7th enables the strong V–i cadence that defines minor-key songwriting.
The diatonic chords in C# Harmonic Minor are: C#m, D#dim, Eaug, F#m, G#, A, Cdim. These are the chords built naturally from each degree of the scale.
What is the Harmonic Minor?
C♯ harmonic minor (C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G♯, A, B♯) has four sharps in its key signature and its raised 7th (B♯) creates the exotic augmented 2nd between A and B♯. It has a dramatic, neoclassical character valued in classical, metal, and film scoring. C♯ harmonic minor works well over C♯mM7 and C♯ dominant-function chords.
What notes are in the C# Harmonic Minor?
The C# Harmonic Minor contains the notes: C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A, B#. This is a 7-note scale starting from C#.
How many chords does the C# Harmonic Minor have?
The C# Harmonic Minor produces 7 diatonic chords, one built on each degree of the scale: C#m, D#dim, Eaug, F#m, G#, A, Cdim.
What is the formula for the Harmonic Minor?
The Harmonic Minor follows the interval formula: W-H-W-W-H-W+H-H (W = whole step, H = half step).
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Position in circle of fifths
C# is at the 7 o'clock position. Related keys: Ab (dominant), F# (subdominant), Bb (relative minor), Eb (supertonic), B (subtonic).