G# Melodic Minor Scale (ascending)

G# Melodic Minor (ascending)

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At a Glance

Formula:
G# melodic-minor
Notes:
G#, A#, B, C#, D#, F, G

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What It Is

Natural minor with a raised 6th and 7th degree, smoothing out the augmented second that harmonic minor creates. Notes: G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E#, F##.

How It Functions

Softens the leap between degrees 6 and 7 while keeping the leading tone into the tonic.

Mood & Character

Smooth and ambiguous - keeps minor's darker color but loses harmonic minor's exotic edge, giving it a more unresolved, 'jazzy' feel.

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