G minor scale: natural, harmonic and melodic

G minor scale: natural, harmonic and melodic

The natural G minor scale follows a pattern of whole steps (tones) and half steps (semitones). The sequence is:
  • Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole
The notes in the natural G minor scale are:
  • G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G
This scale uses the same notes when going up and down

Harmonic G minor scale​

The harmonic G minor scale is similar to the natural minor scale but has a small change. The seventh note is raised by a half step, giving the scale a unique sound.

The notes in the harmonic G minor scale are:
  • G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F♯, G
Here, the F is raised to F♯.


Melodic G Minor Scale​

The melodic G minor scale changes its notes when going up (ascending) and going down (descending).
  • Ascending (going up): The sixth and seventh notes are raised by a half step.
  • Descending (going down): The scale returns to the natural minor form.

Ascending Notes​

  • G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F♯, G

Descending Notes​

  • G, F, E♭, D, C, B♭, A, G

Rundown of the scales​

  • Natural G minor: G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G
  • Harmonic G minor: G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F♯, G
  • Melodic G minor ascending: G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F♯, G
  • Melodic G minor descending: G, F, E♭, D, C, B♭, A, G
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