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A melodic minor scale
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A melodic minor scale — chords and intervals
The A melodic minor scale, often called the Jazz Minor, offers a more sophisticated and fluid sound than the natural minor. On guitar, it contains the notes A, B, C, D, E, F#, G#. It is a vital tool for modern jazz improvisation, allowing players to navigate complex dominant chords and create elegant, tension-filled melodic lines that avoid the exotic jump of the harmonic minor. The diatonic chords of A melodic minor are Am6, Bm7, C+maj7, D7, E7, F#m7b5, G#m7b5.
The A melodic minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-W-W-H.
Diatonic chords: Am6, Bm7, C+maj7, D7, E7, F#m7b5, G#m7b5.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the A melodic minor scale on guitar.