Minor Scales Flashcard

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What is a relative minor scale?

Back

A relative minor scale has the same key signature as its relative major scale.

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Where do all minor scales begin?

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On the 6th degree of their relative major scales.

Front

What is unique about the harmonic minor scale?

Back

The 7th tone is raised 1/2 step.

Front

In the melodic minor scale, what happens to the 6th and 7th tones when ascending?

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They are raised 1/2 step.

Front

What is the starting note for the C minor (natural) scale?

Back

C

Front

Which major scale corresponds to the relative minor scale of B minor?

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A major

Front

Which major scale has a relative minor scale of C♯ minor?

Back

F♯ major

Front

What is the relative minor scale of the E♭ major scale?

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C minor

Front

Which major scale corresponds to the relative minor scale of F♯ minor?

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A major

Front

What is the relative minor scale of the A♭ major scale?

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F minor