C minor key

Question 1

How many sharps or flats are in C minor?

Accepted Answer

3: B♭, E♭ and A♭. They are written in that order at the start of every line of music.

Question 2

What are the chords in C minor?

Accepted Answer

Cm (i), Ddim (ii°), E♭ (III), Fm (iv), Gm (v), A♭ (VI) and B♭ (VII).

Question 3

What is the relative major of C minor?

Accepted Answer

E♭ major. It uses exactly the same notes and the same key signature, but treats E♭ as home.

Question 4

What is the dominant chord in C minor?

Accepted Answer

In C minor the fifth chord is Gm (v). Most music raises the 7th note to make it major, so the dominant you usually hear is G major (V).

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