Piano scale
G♯ Melodic Minor Scale
The G♯ Melodic Minor Scale has 7 notes: G♯ – A♯ – B – C♯ – D♯ – E♯ – F𝄪.
- G♯1
- A♯2
- B3
- C♯4
- D♯5
- E♯6
- F𝄪7
Notes of the G♯ Melodic Minor Scale
| Degree | Notes | Intervals | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♯ | Root | 1 |
| 2 | A♯ | Major 2nd | 2 |
| 3 | B | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| 4 | C♯ | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| 5 | D♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| 6 | E♯ | Major 6th | 6 |
| 7 | F𝄪 | Major 7th | 7 |
Step pattern
W – H – W – W – W – W – H
From the root to the octave the scale moves in this pattern: W – H – W – W – W – W – H.
W = whole step (2 semitones), H = half step (1 semitone), W+H = 3 semitones
Sound and character
Melodic minor raises both the 6th and 7th going up, then reverts to natural minor going down. A jazz favorite for its smoothness.
Sound: Sophisticated & fluid
Chords in the G♯ Melodic Minor Scale
Stack every other note of the scale on each degree to get its chords.
How to use it
Classical pianists play it with raised 6th and 7th going up and natural minor coming down; jazz players use the ascending form both ways.
Chords, key signature and progressions: G♯ Minor key
Songs that use it
- Misty · Erroll GarnerJazz
- Black Orpheus · Luiz BonfáBossa Nova
- My Funny Valentine · Chet BakerJazz
Play the G♯ Melodic Minor Scale with different sounds in the interactive builder.
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