Diatonic chords
The chords of C♯ minor
Built by stacking thirds on each note of the C♯ minor scale: lower-case Roman numerals are minor (or diminished, with °), upper-case are major.
Triads
Seventh chords
From the harmonic minor
Progressions
Common progressions in C♯ minor
Chord numbers travel between keys: the same pattern in another key keeps its sound, only the names change.
- i – iv – v – i C♯m – F♯m – G♯m – C♯m
- i – VI – III – VII C♯m – A – E – B
- i – iv – V – i (harmonic) C♯m – F♯m – G♯ – C♯m
- i – VII – VI – VII C♯m – B – A – B
Questions
Frequently asked
What chords are in the key of C♯ minor?
The seven triads are C♯m (i), D♯dim (ii°), E (III), F♯m (iv), G♯m (v), A (VI), B (VII). Most music in minor also borrows G♯ (V) from the harmonic minor.
How many sharps or flats are in C♯ minor?
C♯ minor has 4 sharps: C♯ D♯ E F♯ G♯ A B.
What is the relative major of C♯ minor?
E major. It uses the same notes and the same key signature, starting from another note.
Play it for real
Hold it, record it, build a song on it
The GOONS piano studio has up to 88 keys, real piano samples, MIDI keyboard support, chord pads in any key and a sequencer. It comes with the GOONS Studio subscription - start with the 7-day free trial, no card required.