There are three types of E minor scales:
- Natural E minor
- Harmonic E minor
- Melodic E minor
Natural E minor
The Natural E minor scale is the most basic form. It has seven notes. Here are the notes in the Natural E minor scale:- E
- F♯ (F sharp)
- G
- A
- B
- C
- D
E harmonic minor scale
The E harmonic minor scale is similar to the natural minor scale but with one small change. A half step raises the seventh note in the scale. Here are the notes in the E harmonic minor scale:- E
- F♯
- G
- A
- B
- C
- D♯
E melodic minor scale
The E melodic minor scale has two forms: ascending and descending.- Ascending: You raise the sixth and seventh notes when you go up.
- E, F♯, G, A, B, C♯, D♯, E
- Descending: When you go down, it is the same as the natural minor scale.
- E, D, C, B, A, G, F♯, E
