![]() ![]() Try varying your rhythm and the order of the notes. Play the A minor melodic scale over your left hand. In other words, the melodic minor scale goes back to being a natural scale on the way down. …And lower (un- sharp) the 6th and 7th notes coming back down: A-G-F-E-D-C-B-A ![]() In this scale, we raise the 6th and 7th notes going up: A-B-C-D-E-F#-G#-A Next, let’s try doing the same thing with the A minor melodic scale. It really adds tension to the scale, and sounds beautiful when you resolve the G# back to A. The G# is what makes the A minor harmonic scale so special. (Want to know why there are different types of minor scales? Check out this lesson for details!)Įxplore the top end of the scale (like E-G#-A), especially the G#. In the A minor harmonic scale, we raise the 7th note, turning G into G#: A-B-C-D-E-F-G#-A Play around!Īs a refresher, these are the notes of the default A minor natural scale: A-B-C-D-E-F-G-A Once you’re comfortable playing the left hand motif, play the A minor harmonic scale over it. You can then let go of the lowest A when you play the E-A. If your hands are small, don’t worry! Here’s a secret: Press down the sustain pedal and gently float between the keys. This pattern is based on the A minor root chord (A-C-E). It’s the relative minor of C major, which means its natural scale doesn’t have any sharps or flats.īut as you’ll see, we’re going to look beyond the natural scale today to explore the harmonic and melodic minor scales.įirst, let’s establish some rhythm by playing a repeating left-hand motif. To keep things simple, we’ll stick to the key of A minor. This lesson will familiarize you with how to play minor scales and get you creating some truly beautiful sounds. Today, we’ll learn how to build a dreamy piece using harmonic and melodic minor scales. ![]() This lesson was requested by one of our very own Pianote members! Thank you, Archita, for getting us excited about playing these beautiful, hypnotic sounds! But it can be hard to know HOW to play minor scales and make them sound good! Scales give us the tools we need to create beautiful sounds on the piano. ![]()
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