Melodic Minor Scale
Melodic minor is the natural minor scale with both the sixth and seventh raised. It smooths out the wide leap of harmonic minor while keeping the strong leading tone. Classical practice lowers both notes again on the way down; jazz keeps the ascending form throughout.
Melodic Minor scale formula
- Formula
- W–H–W–W–W–W–H
Melodic Minor scale in every key
Other scale types
Frequently asked questions
What is the Melodic Minor scale?
Melodic minor is the natural minor scale with both the sixth and seventh raised. It smooths out the wide leap of harmonic minor while keeping the strong leading tone. Classical practice lowers both notes again on the way down; jazz keeps the ascending form throughout.
What is the formula for the Melodic Minor scale?
The Melodic Minor scale follows the step pattern W–H–W–W–W–W–H, where H is a half step and W is a whole step.
