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A Melodic Minor Scale
Also known as: Jazz Minor
Sophisticated and versatile. Like a minor scale with major tendencies, creating complex emotional colors.
A Melodic Minor Scale Notes
A1
B2
C♭3
D4
E5
F#6
G#7
A8
Notes: A - B - C - D - E - F# - G# - A
Scale Formula & Intervals
Interval Pattern
W-H-W-W-W-W-H
W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)
Scale Degrees
1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7
Scale degrees relative to the root note
Semitones from Root
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Famous Songs Using This Scale
1
The Days of Wine and Roses
Henry Mancini
2
Donna Lee
Charlie Parker
Practice Tips for A Melodic Minor Scale
- ✓In classical music, ascending uses raised 6th and 7th, descending uses natural minor
- ✓In jazz, the ascending form is used both ways (Jazz Minor)
- ✓Foundation for many jazz modes like Lydian Dominant
- ✓Essential for advanced jazz improvisation
Common Genres
JazzClassicalFusionContemporary
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