Scale reference
G Melodic Minor scale
Natural minor with raised sixth and seventh, smoothing the climb to the tonic. Central to jazz improvisation.
Step pattern: W–H–W–W–W–W–H (W = whole step, H = half step)
Notes in G Melodic Minor
| Degree | Note | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Root |
| 2 | A | Major 2nd |
| 3 | A# | Minor 3rd |
| 4 | C | Perfect 4th |
| 5 | D | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | E | Major 6th |
| 7 | F# | Major 7th |
Other scales on G
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