C# istrian scale

The C# istrian scale consists of the C# (Perfect unison), D (Minor second), E (Minor third), F (Major third), G (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 D (Minor second) — 1 semitone above C#
  3. Play E (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C#
  4. Play F (Major third) — 4 semitones above C#
  5. Play G (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