What are the chords in C♯ minor?

The chords on the seven degrees are C♯m, D♯dim, E, F♯m, G♯m, 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 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯) 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 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).
What are the chords in C♯ minor?: The chords on the seven degrees are C♯m, D♯dim, E, F♯m, G♯m, 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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