What are the chords in C minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are Cm, Ddim, E♭, Fm, Gm, A♭, B♭.

What is the relative key of C minor?

It is E♭ major: the two keys share the same notes and the same key signature.

C minor has 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭) in its key signature. Its scale is C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭ and its relative key is E♭ major.

PatternW – H – W – W – H – W – W(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	Minor third
4	F	Subdominant	Perfect fourth
5	G	Dominant	Perfect fifth
♭6	A♭	Submediant	Minor sixth
♭7	B♭	Subtonic	Minor seventh

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

How many sharps or flats does C minor have?: C minor has 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).
What are the chords in C minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are Cm, Ddim, E♭, Fm, Gm, A♭, B♭.
What is the relative key of C minor?: It is E♭ major: 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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