There are some variations to the Minor Scale.
A Minor Scale with the 7th degree raised is called an Harmonic Minor Scale.
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1. Write the notes of the scale. (A to A, D to D, etc.)
2. Use the Key Signature from the Related Major Scale. (up 3 semi- tones)
3. Raise the 7th degree of the scale.
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requires Shockwave
Another variation of the Minor Scale is the Melodic Minor Scale.
It is created by raising the 6th and 7th degrees of a Minor Scale as you ascend (go up) the scale and lowering the 6th and 7th degrees as you descend (go down) the scale.
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1. Write the notes of the scale. (A to A, D to D, etc.)
2. Use the Key Signature from the Related Major Scale. (up 3 semi- tones)
3. Raise the 6th and 7th degrees of the scale going up and lower the 6th and 7th degrees going down the scale.
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requires Shockwave
1. The Minor Scale raises the 7th degree of the Minor Scale.
2. The Minor Scale is different ascending and descending.
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(requires "Shockwave" plug-in)
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