A Natural Minor Scale
A Minor
scaleAt a Glance
- Formula:
- A natural-minor
| Notes | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Labels | R | 2 | b3 | 4 | 5 | b6 | b7 |
| Roman Numerals | i | ii° | III | iv | v | VI | VII |
| Steps | W | H | W | W | H | W | W |
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What It Is
The Aeolian mode - the relative minor's home scale, with a minor third, sixth, and seventh relative to the major scale. Notes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
How It Functions
Establishes a tonic-centered minor key using only the notes of its relative major.
Mood & Character
Dark and melancholic - the default 'sad' or emotionally heavy sound in Western music.
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