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A Natural Minor Scale
Also known as: Aeolian Mode, Relative Minor
Sad, melancholic, and introspective. Creates a sense of longing and emotional depth.
A Natural 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-H-W-W
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
Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin
2
Losing My Religion
R.E.M.
3
Nothing Else Matters
Metallica
Practice Tips for A Natural Minor Scale
- ✓The relative minor of the major scale (starts on the 6th degree)
- ✓Key for expressing sadness and emotional depth
- ✓Use with i-iv-v chord progressions
- ✓A minor uses all white keys on piano
Common Genres
RockPopMetalClassicalFilm Scores
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