C# Minor Scale

The C# minor scale is one of the most expressive and emotionally charged minor scales, often used in classical, pop, and modern music. 

Natural C# Minor Scale
The natural minor scale is the basic form of the minor scale. It has a somber and melancholic tone.
Notes:
C# - D# - E - F# - G# - A - B - C#

Interval Pattern:
W - H - W - W - H - W - W

C# to D#: Whole step
D# to E: Half step
E to F#: Whole step
F# to G#: Whole step
G# to A: Half step
A to B: Whole step
B to C#: Whole step

Key Signature

The key of C# minor has 4 sharps: F#, C#, G#, and D#.

It shares its key signature with its relative major scale, E major.Natural C# Minor is often used in folk, rock, and popular music.
Harmonic C# Minor is common in classical and dramatic contexts where strong tension-resolution is desired.
Melodic C# Minor is for smooth melodic lines in classical and jazz compositions.

Examples in Music

Classical: Beethoven’s "Moonlight Sonata" (first movement) is in C# minor, showcasing its somber character.
Modern Music: C# minor is popular in rock and metal due to its emotive depth