C Minor
The C minor key is built on the C natural minor scale and borrows notes and chords from related modes like C Dorian and C Phrygian.
- Key signature
- 3 ♭ (Bb, Eb, Ab)
- Relative major
- Neighboring keys
Chords in this key
- i
- ii°
- III
- iv
- v
- VI
- VII
Common chord progressions
- Natural minori – VI – III – VII
- Minor three-chordi – iv – v
- Minor popi – VI – iv – V7
- Minor cadenceii° – V7 – i
In C Minor, the v is often played as a major V7 for a stronger pull to the tonic.
Borrowed chords
Chords borrowed into C Minor from outside for extra color.
- V
- V7
- IV
- bII
- III+
- vii°
Modes on this root
Same root as C Minor, different flavor.
