The C Minor 6 Pentatonic scale contains five notes: C, E♭, F, G, and A. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern m3-W-W-W-m3.
C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | C | P1 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | E♭ | m3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | F | P4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | G | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | A | M6 |
| 8 | Octave | C | P8 |
Key Signature
The C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, Eb Major — 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).
B♭E♭A♭
Written as accidentals
A♮
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
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C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale on piano?
The C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale uses the notes C – E♭ – F – G – A – C. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale?
The C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale contains five notes: C – Eb – F – G – A. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does C Minor 6 Pentatonic have?
The C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, Eb Major — 3 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: A♮.
What is the relative major of C Minor 6 Pentatonic?
The relative major of C Minor 6 Pentatonic is Eb Major. The five notes of C Minor 6 Pentatonic are all drawn from Eb Major, and both share the same key signature — the difference is which note feels like "home."
What chords are in the key of C Minor 6 Pentatonic?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of C Minor 6 Pentatonic are: i – C Minor, ii° – D Diminished, III – D# Major, iv – F Minor, v – G Minor, VI – G# Major, VII – A# Major. A classic progression in C Minor 6 Pentatonic is i – VI – iv – v (C Minor → G# Major → F Minor → G Minor).
What is the parallel major of C Minor 6 Pentatonic?
The parallel major of C Minor 6 Pentatonic is C Major. "Parallel" means same root note, opposite mode — the two scales differ by three notes (the third, sixth, and seventh are lowered in minor). Borrowing chords from the parallel key is a popular way to add color to a progression.
What does the C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale sound like?
The C Minor 6 Pentatonic Scale has the foundation of rock, blues, and pop guitar solos — minor without the unstable second and sixth. With only five notes, the pentatonic scale avoids the most dissonant intervals — every note in the scale sounds good against every other, which makes it ideal for soloing.