Minor scale

A minor scale in musical theory is a diatonic scale whose third scale degree is an interval of a minor third above the tonic. While some definitions of minor scale encompass modes with the minor third, such as Dorian mode, most musicians use the term to refer to the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales described below. Also, compare major and minor.

Related Topics:
Musical theory - Diatonic - Scale - Scale degree - Interval - Minor third - Tonic - Modes - Dorian mode - Major and minor

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