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E melodic minor scale
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E melodic minor scale — chords and intervals
The E 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 E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D#. 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 E melodic minor are Em6, F#m7, G+maj7, A7, B7, C#m7b5, D#m7b5.
The E melodic minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-W-W-H.
Diatonic chords: Em6, F#m7, G+maj7, A7, B7, C#m7b5, D#m7b5.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the E melodic minor scale on guitar.