E minor

E minor is a minor scale based on E, consisting of the pitches E, F-sharp, G, A, B, C, D-sharp and E (harmonic minor scale). Its key signature consists of one sharps.

Related Topics:
Minor scale - Key signature

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Its relative major is G major, and its parallel major is E major.

Related Topics:
Relative major - G major - Parallel major - E major

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Changes needed for the melodic and harmonic versions of the scale are written in with accidentals as necessary.

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For a classically tuned guitar, E minor is the most characteristic key.

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