Cm chord with C Phrygian scale
Pairing the Cm chord (Minor) with the C Phrygian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Cm chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.
C Phrygian scale formula
Formula: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: modal.
Fretboard voicings for Cm
Curated Cm shapes that sit naturally inside the C Phrygian scale.
Other scales for Cm
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.