Why Do We Have 3 Minor Scales? - Music Theory

The video explains the three types of minor scales: natural, harmonic, and melodic. It discusses their characteristics, how they relate to major scales, and their uses in music composition. The natural minor scale uses the key signature, the harmonic minor raises the 7th degree, and the melodic minor raises the 6th and 7th degrees when ascending. The video also clarifies the difference between scales and modes, and why different minor scales are used in harmony and melody.

Describe the process of writing a melodic minor scale.

Why is it important to understand the differences between natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales?

What challenges might arise when writing melody in melodic minor and harmony in harmonic minor?