About the C sharp Chinese scale
C sharp Chinese is used for Chinese-flavored and cinematic melodies. Think of it as a bright five-note scale with a raised fourth and a major seventh.
Its notes are C♯, E♯, G, G♯, and B♯. The formula is 4 semitones W H 4 semitones H.
Also called Amritavarshini.
C♯ Chinese draws two black keys from the piano, C♯ and G♯. Its raised fourth lands on the white key G.
Notes and intervals
| 1 | C#C♯ | Root |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | E#E♯ | Major 3rd |
| 3 | GG | Augmented 4th |
| 4 | G#G♯ | Perfect 5th |
| 5 | B#B♯ | Major 7th |
| Steps | 4 semitones W H 4 semitones H |
|---|---|
| Semitones | 4-2-1-4-1 |
| Degrees | 1 3 ♯4 5 7 |
Shapes
Chromatic
Circle of Fifths
Related scales
Chinese in other keys
C Chinese scaleD Chinese scaleD sharp Chinese scaleE Chinese scaleF Chinese scaleF sharp Chinese scaleG Chinese scaleG sharp Chinese scaleA Chinese scaleA sharp Chinese scaleB Chinese scale
Modes
The same notes, starting on a different note.
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