A Minor Scale
The A Minor scale contains the notes A, B, C, D, E, F, G. Its key signature has no sharps or flats.
A Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of A Minor
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | B | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | C | Mediant | m3 |
| 4 | D | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | E | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | F | Submediant | m6 |
| 7 | G | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of A Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the A Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in A Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | Am – Dm – Em – Am |
| i – VI – III – VII | Am – F – C – G |
| i – iv – VII – III | Am – Dm – G – C |
| i – VII – VI – VII | Am – G – F – G |
Natural, harmonic & melodic A Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | A, B, C, D, E, F, G |
| Harmonic | A, B, C, D, E, F, G♯ |
| Melodic | A, B, C, D, E, F♯, G♯ (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A Minor scale?
The A Minor scale consists of the notes A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
How many sharps or flats does A Minor have?
The key signature of A Minor has no sharps or flats.
What is the relative key of A Minor?
The relative key of A Minor is C Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of A Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of A Minor are Am, Bdim, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
