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Here are some interesting facts about C major and C minor scales and their significance in music theory:

1. No Sharps or Flats: The C major scale is often the first scale taught in music theory as it contains no sharps or flats. It consists of the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
2. Key Signature Basis: C major serves as the basis for understanding key signatures in music theory. Other major scales are compared and contrasted with it to understand differences in their notes and structure.
3. Piano Instruction: Due to its simplicity (no black keys), C major is often the first scale taught to piano students as it uses only the white keys on the keyboard.

1. Relative Minor of E-flat Major: C minor is the relative minor scale of E-flat major. This means they share the same key signature (three flats: B♭, E♭, and A♭).
2. Melancholic Tone: Compared to its major counterpart, the C minor scale often evokes a darker, more melancholic, or emotional tone in music due to its intervals and note arrangement.
3. Harmonic and Melodic Minor Variations: The C minor scale has harmonic and melodic minor variations. The harmonic minor scale raises the seventh note (B♭ becomes B♮), while the melodic minor scale raises the sixth and seventh notes when ascending but uses the natural minor scale (same as the descending form) when descending.

1. Parallel Major and Minor: C major and C minor are what's known as parallel keys - they share the same tonic (C) but have different tonalities and structures.
2. Relative Major-Minor Relationship: C major and A minor are also related as relative major and minor keys. This means they share the same key signature.

Both the C major and C minor scales hold significant roles in music theory and composition, serving as fundamental building blocks for understanding tonality, harmony, and key relationships in music.