Natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor
Harmonic minor scale has a raised 7th in both ascending and descending scales. Melodic minor has raised 6th and 7th in ascending scale. It is similar to natural minor in descending scale.
The harmonic minor scale has the 7th note of the natural minor scale raised. The melodic minor scale has the 6th and 7th notes of the natural minor scale raised and then lowered. e.g. A natural minor: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A A harmonic minor: A, B, C, D, E, F, G#, A A melodic minor: A, B, C, D, E, F#, G#, A, G, F, E, D, C, B, A
There are a few types of scales for EACH key: major natural minor harmonic minor melodic minor The major is the one that you typically learn first, natural minor next, etc. The harmonic minor scale is a scale that is similar to the natural minor, only the 7th tone is raised by a half step. For the melodic, it is similar to the harmonic only its 6th tone is ALSO raised. NOTE: when you are coming down on a melodic scale, play the natural minor scale for that key. There are as many of each type of scale as there are scales, which, in total is 48. Including all of the 4 types listed above.
There are three commonly used minor scales. Harmonic minor scales have raised 7ths. Melodic minor scales have rising 6th and 7th; where descending scale is same has natural minor which follows the key.
The natural harmonic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised 7th note, while the melodic minor scale has both a raised 6th and 7th note when ascending. The two scales are related because the melodic minor scale is derived from the natural harmonic minor scale.
Natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor
Harmonic minor scale has a raised 7th in both ascending and descending scales. Melodic minor has raised 6th and 7th in ascending scale. It is similar to natural minor in descending scale.
Eb MajE majC Min (Melodic/Harmonic)E Min (Melodic/Harmonic)A MajPlus all the above arpeggiosC ChromaticA scales at 60 Bpm A scales in both Directions
Eb MajE majC Min (Melodic/Harmonic)E Min (Melodic/Harmonic)A MajPlus all the above arpeggiosC ChromaticA scales at 60 Bpm A scales in both Directions
The melodic minor scale differs from the harmonic minor scale in that the melodic minor scale raises the sixth and seventh notes when ascending, but reverts to the natural minor scale when descending. The harmonic minor scale raises only the seventh note.
Harmonic scales are used for creating chords, while melodic scales are used for creating melodies. They are related because melodies are often based on the notes of the harmonic scale used in a piece of music.
The harmonic minor scale has the 7th note of the natural minor scale raised. The melodic minor scale has the 6th and 7th notes of the natural minor scale raised and then lowered. e.g. A natural minor: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A A harmonic minor: A, B, C, D, E, F, G#, A A melodic minor: A, B, C, D, E, F#, G#, A, G, F, E, D, C, B, A
There are a few types of scales for EACH key: major natural minor harmonic minor melodic minor The major is the one that you typically learn first, natural minor next, etc. The harmonic minor scale is a scale that is similar to the natural minor, only the 7th tone is raised by a half step. For the melodic, it is similar to the harmonic only its 6th tone is ALSO raised. NOTE: when you are coming down on a melodic scale, play the natural minor scale for that key. There are as many of each type of scale as there are scales, which, in total is 48. Including all of the 4 types listed above.
The harmonic minor scale has a raised seventh note compared to the natural minor scale, while the melodic minor scale has both a raised sixth and seventh note when ascending, but reverts to the natural minor scale when descending.
The natural harmonic melodic minor scale is characterized by a raised seventh note compared to the natural minor scale. This alteration creates a unique sound that combines elements of both minor and major scales, giving it a distinct and exotic quality.
The harmonic minor scale has a raised seventh note compared to the natural minor scale, while the melodic minor scale has both a raised sixth and seventh note when ascending, but reverts to the natural minor scale when descending.