C Melodic minor Scale & Harmony

Visual fretboard patterns and harmonized chords for C melodic minor. The notes in this scale are: C · D · Eb · F · G · A · B.

Theory Note: A sophisticated minor scale often used in Jazz to create smooth melodies.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in C Melodic minor

1P Degree Minor Diagrams → C · Eb · G

2M Degree Minor Diagrams → D · F · A

3m Degree Augmented Diagrams → Eb · G · B

4P Degree Major Diagrams → F · A · C

5P Degree Major Diagrams → G · B · D

6M Degree Diminished Diagrams → A · C · Eb

7M Degree Diminished Diagrams → B · D · F

About C Melodic minor Harmony

Understanding the harmonized chords in the C melodic minor scale is essential for songwriting and chord progressions. These diatonic chords are built specifically from the notes C, D, Eb, F, G, A, B.

Beginner Theory Tip

Click on the chord names above to see how those specific notes align with the full melodic minor scale on the fretboard. This helps you visualize how to solo over these specific chord changes.