C minor
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C minor is a minor scale based on C. Its pitches are C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, and C. Its key signature has three flats. Its harmonic minor raises the B♭ to B♮. When written in jazz notation, its short form is Cm.
Quick Facts Relative key, E♭ major ...
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Relative key | E♭ major | |
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Parallel key | C major | |
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Subdominant | ||
Notes in this scale | ||
C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C | ||
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Its relative major is E-flat major, and its parallel major is C major.