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Minor Scales

Natural minor scales have diatonic half steps between the 2nd and 3rd notes and the 5th and 6th notes of the scale. All of the other steps are whole steps.

 

A natural minor scale is like a Major scale with the 3rd, 6th, and 7th notes lowered by a chromatic half step.



Create the correct pattern of half steps and whole steps for the natural minor scales by adding accidentals to the notes below.




Is this a natural minor scale or some other kind of scale?

Natural minor
Not natural minor

Natural minor
Not natural minor

Natural minor
Not natural minor

Natural minor
Not natural minor

Two natural minor scales are shown below. Click on the play button below each scale. You will hear one incorrect note. Identify which note is incorrect by clicking on the correct version of that note on the staff.


 

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