General Technique
Harmonic Minor Scales
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Ab minor harmonic scale key signature, 6 vs 5? by geopianoincanada
I have to work out the key signature for Ab minor harmonic. I was taught to determine first the major key signature by counting up 3 semitones from the minor to get the major. In my mind that means...

How do I figure out the answer to this question? by geopianoincanada
As part of my music studies I have to write the ascending and descending scale in bass clef for the harmonic minor scale whose subdominant is Eb. How do I figure this out correctly? In my mind I keep...

Melodic scales confusion by geopianoincanada
I’ve asked my teacher to help guide me towards learning how to compose melodies. To that end presently I’m trying to understand how to correctly write and comprehend melodic minor scales as they...

harmonic minor scales by johnjoseph
I notice that recommended fingering for the right hand in some of the harmonic minor scales [ e.g F# and C# ] is inconsistent ; i.e you begin on 2,3 and this becomes 3,4 later . Would it be better to start with...

minor scale systems by renfroejames
Hi, I was wondering if someone could explain to me why the harmonic minor scale is played the same way whether it is descending or ascending, while the melodic minor scale ( with raised 6 and 7) is played...

G sharp minor scale by raintree
Please help! Is this the G sharp minor scale? - G # - A# - B - C# - D# - E - G - G# Thanks in advance.

Scales by 8426
About a month ago me and my teacher decided to play only scales and Czerny. Is this good? Should I practice a piece also? What are good exercises/rythms for scales? To gain more fluidity...

minor and major scale by drhosseinzadeh
hi what is the differences between minor and major scale  in a written pieces eg a minor C major ? thanks...

What's the point of scales? by aaron_ginn
Really, I don't get it.  What does playing scales over and over gain you that simply playing real works doesn't? I'm a beginner and I'm currently working on the third...

Bb minor by rocketman
can anyone give me the rh and lh fingering for Bb minor harmonic and melodic scales? Thanks so...