What are the chords in C♭ major?

The chords on the seven degrees are C♭, D♭m, E♭m, F♭, G♭, A♭m, B♭dim.

What is the relative key of C♭ major?

It is A♭ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

C♭ major has 7 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, F♭) in its key signature. Its scale is C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭, B♭ and its relative key is A♭ minor.

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

Note names

Degree	Note	Name	Interval from the tonic
1	C♭	Tonic	Unison
2	D♭	Supertonic	Major second
3	E♭	Mediant	Major third
4	F♭	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	G♭	Dominant	Perfect fifth
6	A♭	Submediant	Major sixth
7	B♭	Leading tone	Major seventh

Starting from each degree of the scale, with the same notes, you get seven modes.

How many sharps or flats does C♭ major have?: C♭ major has 7 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, F♭).
What are the chords in C♭ major?: The chords on the seven degrees are C♭, D♭m, E♭m, F♭, G♭, A♭m, B♭dim.
What is the relative key of C♭ major?: It is A♭ minor: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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