Scale reference
A Natural Minor scale
The relative minor of the major scale — same notes, different home. Darker and the default choice for minor-key songwriting.
Step pattern: W–H–W–W–H–W–W (W = whole step, H = half step)
Notes in A Natural Minor
| Degree | Note | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Root |
| 2 | B | Major 2nd |
| 3 | C | Minor 3rd |
| 4 | D | Perfect 4th |
| 5 | E | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | F | Minor 6th |
| 7 | G | Minor 7th |
Chords in A Natural Minor
These are the chords that occur naturally in A Natural Minor. Combine them in the chord progression generator to hear which genres use each shape.
Other scales on A
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