The natural G minor scale follows a pattern of whole steps (tones) and half steps (semitones). The sequence is:
The notes in the harmonic G minor scale are:
- Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole
- G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G
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
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