Melodic Minor Scale

The melodic minor scale raises both the 6th and 7th degrees ascending to smooth out the augmented second of harmonic minor. In jazz it is used in both directions.

Formula: W-H-W-W-W-W-H   C Melodic Minor Scale: C – D – D# – F – G – A – B

Choose a Key

C Melodic Minor Scale G Melodic Minor Scale D Melodic Minor Scale A Melodic Minor Scale E Melodic Minor Scale B Melodic Minor Scale F# Melodic Minor Scale F Melodic Minor Scale Bb Melodic Minor Scale Eb Melodic Minor Scale Ab Melodic Minor Scale Db Melodic Minor Scale

Related Scales

natural minorharmonic minor

Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic W C
2 Supertonic H D
♭3 Minor Mediant W D#
4 Subdominant W F
5 Dominant W G
6 Major Submediant W A
7 Leading Tone H B