C istrian scale

The C istrian scale consists of the C (Perfect unison), C# (Minor second), D# (Minor third), E (Major third), F# (Diminished fifth) and G (Perfect fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the C istrian scale

How to play the C istrian scale

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play C# (Minor second) — 1 semitone above C
  3. Play D# (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C
  4. Play E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
  5. Play F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
  6. Play G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
  7. Play all 6 notes in ascending order to perform the C istrian scale

Chords in this scale