C# Melodic Minor scale
Harmonic minor with raised 6th and 7th. Jazz staple.
7 notes · Standard tuning
Root (C#)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
C#
R
D#
2
E
♭3
F#
4
G#
5
A#
6
C
7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the C# Melodic Minor scale across the neck.
Melodic Minor in other keys
About the C# Melodic Minor scale
The C# Melodic Minor scale contains the notes C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A#, C. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7. The diagram above shows all positions of the C# Melodic Minor scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (C#); outlined dots are other scale tones.