C# Minor Family Chords

The key of C# minor (C#m), the family chords are derived from its natural minor scale, which is C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A, and B. The key signature has four sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#), and it carries a dark, introspective vibe typical of minor keys. These chords are built by stacking thirds (every other note) from each scale degree, giving you the diatonic chords of C# minor.


i - C# minor: C#, E, G#
The tonic, moody and foundational.

ii° - D# diminished: D#, F#, A
A tense, unstable diminished chord.

III - E Major: E, G#, B
The relative major, brighter and more open.

iv - F# minor: F#, A, C#
A smooth, melancholic minor chord.

v - G# minor: G#, B, D#
The minor dominant, subtle and less forceful.

VI - A Major: A, C#, E
A warm, contrasting major chord.

VII - B Major: B, D#, F#
Bold and uplifting, often leading back to the tonic.