The key of C♯ Minor has a key signature of 4 sharps (F#, C#, G#, and D#). The C♯ Minor scale has the notes C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A, and B. It is the 9th most popular key among Minor keys and the 21st most popular among all keys. Minor keys, along with major keys, are a common choice for popular music. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all minor chords (C♯ minor, F♯ minor, and G♯ minor). For chord progressions, statistics, and tendencies, view this key in Hooktheory Trends
According to the TheoryTab database, songs in C♯ Minor draw almost entirely from the following 20 chords. Click on a chord below to show it on the piano and hear how it sounds.
Click on the following songs in C♯ Minor to see their chords and melody in the TheoryTab database.
Play or download MIDI files for the following popular chord progressions in C♯ Minor.