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Fundamentals of Music Theory |
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Fundamentals HomeTopics Half and Whole Steps
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Minor Scales
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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. |
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A natural minor scale is like a Major scale with the 3rd, 6th, and 7th notes lowered by a chromatic half step. |
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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?
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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