The C melodic minor scale has 7 notes: C, D, Eb, F, G, A and B. Its formula is 1 2 b3 4 5 6 7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – ½.
The melodic minor scale (ascending form) has a major sixth and a major seventh: it sounds minor at the start and major at the end. Widely used in jazz.
C melodic minor
C D Eb F G A B · 1 2 b3 4 5 6 7
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.
Notes and intervals
Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the C melodic minor scale?
The notes of the C melodic minor scale are C, D, Eb, F, G, A and B.
What is the formula of the melodic minor scale?
The formula of the melodic minor scale is 1 2 b3 4 5 6 7: it is built with the steps 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ (in tones).
How many accidentals are in the C melodic minor scale?
The C melodic minor scale has 1 flat.
Which chords go with the C melodic minor scale?
The chords of the C melodic minor scale are C minor, D minor, Eb augmented, F major, G major, A diminished and B diminished.