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MARTYN KRÜGEL’S BASS MANUAL
Book 4: Melodic Minor Keys FREE ELECTRONIC PDF VERSION 1.1 - 2009
NOT FOR SALE This is a COMPLIMENTARY Internet e-book made available for 01 January 2009 First draft completed 2007 – Revised and Updated 2008 Copyright © by Martyn Krügel 2007 onwards This publication will be updated quarterly by the author and presented on the Internet All Rights Reserved The moral right of the author has been asserted This PDF file was created as an additional educational aid for students of the bass guitar. The content, structure, format, analysis, design, artwork, photographs, methodology and model, remain the property of Martyn Krügel.
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PREFACE This work is dedicated to teachers and students of the bass and particularly to and for the development of new aspiring bassists. This bass manual series – consisting of seven books – was designed as an additional study aid for students of the bass guitar and to show aspiring bassists just exactly how music theory is applied on the instrument and to promptly set the new bassist who cannot yet read music on the right track. It is not the type of instruction book that suggests a specified method to be followed and as a result students are urged to develop their own course of action in working through these books. The assistance of a teacher or mentor will be invaluable and I urge aspiring musicians to always seek out a good mentor in music. I am also confident that a good mentor will immediately grasp the intention of my presentation and put the objectives of this presentation into practice, for the benefit of the student. If anyone has any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. And good luck with the music. Martyn Krügel
Special thanks to Edwin Schroeder musician extraordinaire who introduced and taught me the art of music and especially the greater art of improvisational music. Also a special thanks to my family and friends for their support. INVITATION TO ADVERTISERS The – Martyn Krügel’s Bass Manual Series – will be updated on a quarterly basis by the author and presented on his web site. Anyone involved in the music industry can therefore utilize this medium to promote their business. Potential advertisers can contact the author directly if they wish to place advertisements of their products and/or services in the next edition of the – Martyn Krügel’s Bass Manual Series – for a costeffective way to advertise and market their products and/or services. For more details contact Martyn and request a price list.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Melodic Minor Keys – The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns – Comments on Fingerings and Technique – Comments on Improvisation – A Final Word
Pg. 5
Chapter 1
THE KEY OF A MINOR
Pg. 14
Chapter 2
THE KEY OF E MINOR
Pg. 23
Chapter 3
THE KEY OF B MINOR
Pg. 32
Chapter 4
THE KEY OF F# MINOR
Chapter 5
THE KEY OF C# MINOR
Chapter 6
THE KEY OF G# MINOR
Chapter 7
THE KEY OF D# MINOR
Chapter 8
THE KEY OF A# MINOR
Chapter 9
THE KEY OF D MINOR
Chapter 10
THE KEY OF G MINOR
Chapter 11
THE KEY OF C MINOR
Chapter 12
THE KEY OF F MINOR
Pg. 113
Chapter 13
THE KEY OF Bb MINOR
Pg. 122
Chapter 14
THE KEY OF Eb MINOR
Pg. 131
Chapter 15
THE KEY OF Ab MINOR
Pg. 140
Pg. 41
The Notes Pg. 50
The Bass Fingerboard Pg. 59
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns Intervals Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
Pg. 68
Pg. 77
Pg. 86
Pg. 95
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords
Pg. 104
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INTRODUCTION Melodic Minor Keys In book 1 of this series that deals with the major keys the student was advised to spend a considerable amount of time on the application of the major keys and to gain a thorough understanding thereof because this will result in the student comprehending a lot of musical concepts but also the rapid understanding of the subject matter in all the other books of this series. Then in book 2 of this series we observed that when we start on the sixth degree of the major key, how the natural minor scale is produced and by basically shifting and making the sixth degree of every major key the new starting point or (Key Tonality) how the natural minor key is then subsequently formed. We also learned that the minor key that is formed from the sixth degree of a major key is called the relative minor key of that major key and that the two relative keys will share the exact same notes and th key signature. In book 3 we looked at how the harmonic minor keys are formed by raising or sharpening the 7 degree of the natural minor scale. So a very brief overview by using a practical example – will look like this:
The notes of the D major scale are: D E F# G A B C# and will form the key of D major. {Book 1 – Chapter 3}
th
th
The 6 degree of the D major scale is the note B and by starting on the 6 degree (new Key Tonality) and playing the exact same notes of the D major scale we will produce the B natural minor scale: B C# D E F# G A and this will form the key of B minor (natural) which is also the relative minor key of D major. {Book 2 – Chapter 3}
th
And by raising the 7 degree of the B natural minor scale – A to A# – we will produce the B harmonic minor scale: B C# D E F# G A# and this will form the key of B harmonic minor. {Book 3 – Chapter 3}
Now in book 4 we will look at the melodic minor keys and we will again use the same methodology that we used in the previous three books, and again will the practical application be very plain to see because of our understanding of the major keys in book 1, the natural minor keys in book 2 and the harmonic minor keys in book 3. th
We now know that the harmonic minor scale is a natural minor scale with a raised (sharpened) 7 degree as th shown in book 3 and the melodic minor scale is similar to the harmonic minor scale but the 6 degree will now also be raised (sharpened) to form the melodic minor scale. Or we can just say that the melodic minor scale is th th th th a natural minor scale with a raised 6 and a raised 7 degree. In other words the 6 and 7 note of the natural minor scale is sharpened to form the melodic minor scale. For example: The notes of the A – NATURAL MINOR SCALE are A B C D E F G. The 6 degree or note h in that scale is the note F – the 7 degree or note in that scale is the note G. Hence, the notes of the A – MELODIC MINOR SCALE will be A B C D E F# G#. th
A brief overview of what we’ve covered so far (in book 1,2,3 and now 4) and by using a practical example will now look like this:
The notes of the E major scale are: E F# G# A B C# D# and will form the key of E major. {Book 1 – Chapter 5}
th
th
The 6 degree of the E major scale is the note C# and by starting on the 6 degree (new Key Tonality) and playing the exact same notes of the E major scale we will produce the C# natural minor scale: C# D# E F# G# A B and this will form the key of C# minor (natural) which is also the relative minor key of E major. {Book 2 – Chapter 5}
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th
And by raising the 7 degree of the C# natural minor scale – B to B# – we will produce the C# harmonic minor scale: C# D# E F# G# A B# and this will form the key of C# harmonic minor. {Book 3 – Chapter 5}
th
th
And then by additionally raising the 6 degree (with the already raised 7 degree) of the C# harmonic minor scale – A to A# – we will produce the C# melodic minor scale: C# D# E F# G# A# B# and this will form the key of C# melodic minor. {Book 4 – Chapter 5}
Below is a table outlining the chapters of book 1 and book 2 (relative major and minor keys) the harmonic minor keys of book 3 and now the melodic minor keys of book 4:
Book 1: Major Keys Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15
C G D A E B F# C# F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb Cb
Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major Major
Book 2: Natural Minor Keys A Minor E Minor B Minor F# Minor C# Minor G# Minor D# Minor A# Minor D Minor G Minor C Minor F Minor Bb Minor Eb Minor Ab Minor
Book 3: Harmonic Minor Keys A Harmonic E Harmonic B Harmonic F# Harmonic C# Harmonic G# Harmonic D# Harmonic A# Harmonic D Harmonic G Harmonic C Harmonic F Harmonic Bb Harmonic Eb Harmonic Ab Harmonic
Book 4: Melodic Minor Keys A Melodic E Melodic B Melodic F# Melodic C# Melodic G# Melodic D# Melodic A# Melodic D Melodic G Melodic C Melodic F Melodic Bb Melodic Eb Melodic Ab Melodic
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns In this book 4 of the series we will now see how the melodic minor keys are applied on the bass. Since we will be using the same methodology that we used in books 1, 2 and book 3 we will now have melodic minor scale patterns that will cover the bass fingerboard utilizing the exact same principal that we used in the previous three books but applying it now in the formation of the new melodic minor keys. We will again have three patterns starting with the root note on the top string covering the fingerboard to the left, the center and to the right. And again we will also have three almost identical patterns but with the root note or starting point on the second string and then finally and as always, the single string pattern that can and must be played on all four strings. And remember, if you have a thorough understanding of the major keys, the natural minor keys and the harmonic minor keys and the application thereof the information given here will again be purely a matter of principal and more easily understood since the bulk of the work was already done in the previous three books.
Page |7 [The numerical value indicates the sequential order of the pattern and also represents the numerical value of the melodic minor scale. The diagrams here and throughout the series illustrate your viewpoint when you’re holding the bass].
The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Now, when we take these melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ across the entire surface of the fingerboard in which you can then play and improvise – once learned. It is important that you know your instrument well and learn to play all over the fingerboard in a particular key. Movement across the fingerboard of your instrument is absolutely essential and should be a natural part of your playing ability and the single string pattern will assist you in this and in playing these patterns in a ‘linked’ manner.
What is interesting is that the above melodic minor scale patterns remain exactly the same in form (the PATTERN that you visualize and memorize) when applied to any other melodic minor key. To play in any other melodic minor key will only depend on the starting note or the first note of the pattern also called the root note. For example: Starting on the B note and imitating the above melodic minor scale patterns would produce the B MELODIC MINOR SCALE that then again produces the KEY OF B MELODIC MINOR when all the patterns starting on the note B are linked. Starting on the F# note and imitating the above patterns would produce the F# MELODIC MINOR SCALE that then again produces the KEY OF F# MELODIC MINOR when all the patterns starting on the note F# are linked and so forth.
This means that when you’ve memorized these few set melodic minor scale patterns mentally and technically (acquiring through regular practice the physical ability to play these patterns) you’ll be well on your way to be able to play in any melodic minor key ALL over the bass fingerboard.
Each and every ‘ROADMAP OF THE MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR KEY’ produced by linking the melodic minor scale patterns, remains the same in visual form to any other individual melodic minor key – a kind of mirror effect that takes place. This incident occurs on instruments like the guitar and bass purely by their design, where the ‘picture’ or pattern of one key looks exactly the same (visually) as the ‘picture’ or pattern of any other similar key. This repetition makes it just a little easier to learn the
Page |8 instrument. The subsequent notes calculated in a melodic minor scale sequence from any given starting point will bring about that starting point’s melodic minor key. The starting point for example in the key of A MELODIC MINOR, will be the root note or key note A and this starting point is also called the KEY TONALITY. It is the position of the notes and their note names and their respective sounds that differentiate one key from the other.
And then finally concerning this topic, just bear in mind that the ability to play a pattern up and down fluently is not the music just yet (but it will be the first objective in terms of technique and learning your instrument). When we think of music and the function of these patterns, it is best explained when we observe the improvisational musician like a Jazz bassist who would create melodies, riffs, licks and musical themes spontaneously within these patterns by playing an assortment of different note selections and rhythmic variations around these patterns that has already been committed to memory. In other words, first memorize these patterns physically (technique) and then improvise around it. These patterns should be memorized visually in form, also numerically and it is also important that the note names of each particular scale are memorized as well. When you do all this practicing you will automatically train your ear and begin to develop your aural sense and also the ability to hear the relationship of sounds.
And please just keep in mind that if you have a thorough understanding of the major keys, the natural minor keys and the harmonic minor keys and the application thereof the information given here will again be purely a matter of principal and more easily understood since the bulk of the work was already done in the previous three books. In book 2 we learned that by starting on the sixth degree of the major key the natural minor scale is produced and that it is actually just a shift that occurs in that the sixth degree of every major key will now become our starting point (Key Tonality) in the formation of the natural minor key. And in book 3 we learned that the harmonic minor scale is just a natural minor scale th with a raised (sharpened) 7 degree that forms the harmonic minor key. And now we see that by raising th the 6 degree of the harmonic minor scale how the melodic minor scale is formed to produce the melodic minor key. [In practice you can look at the melodic minor scale as a major scale with a minor third interval or flattened third degree instead of a major third. Always observe and analyze the information and put it into a context that you can practically apply on your bass].
Comments on Fingerings and Technique What I will do now is play the first three melodic minor scale patterns in the following sets of photographs so that you can observe my fingerings just to check your fingerings against mine (if your fingerings differ from mine and you can play the pattern comfortably, then that is fine – this is just a guideline). Also see if you can find more tips on technique by observing what I’m doing. [One photo for every degree of the pattern ascending and descending]:
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st
2
Degree
3 Degree
th
7 Degree
th
8 Degree
th
8 Degree
th
7 Degree
th
3 Degree
rd
2
1 Degree
6 Degree
9 Degree
4 Degree
nd
rd
4 Degree
th
9 Degree
th
6 Degree
nd
th
5 Degree
th
th
10 Degree
th
5 Degree
th
th
st
Degree
1 Degree
3 Degree
4 Degree
Pattern in the Center
st
1 Degree
2
nd
Degree
rd
th
th
5 Degree
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6 Degree
th
11 Degree
th
6 Degree
th
7 Degree
th
10 Degree
th
5 Degree
th
9 Degree
th
8 Degree
th
3 Degree
rd
4 Degree
th
9 Degree
8 Degree
9 Degree
4 Degree
th
10 Degree
th
th
7 Degree
rd
2
th
5 Degree
th
10 Degree
th
nd
Degree
st
1 Degree
Pattern to the Right
st
2
Degree
3 Degree
th
7 Degree
8 Degree
1 Degree
6 Degree
nd
th
th
th
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11 Degree
th
12 Degree
th
7 Degree
rd
2
8 Degree
3 Degree
th
nd
th
th
11 Degree
th
10 Degree
th
9 Degree
th
6 Degree
th
5 Degree
4 Degree
st
Degree
1 Degree
Single String Pattern
st
2
Degree
3 Degree
th
6 Degree
th
7 Degree
th
6 Degree
th
5 Degree
1 Degree
5 Degree
7 Degree
nd
rd
4 Degree
th
th
8 Degree
th
4 Degree
th
th
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3 Degree
2
nd
Degree
st
1 Degree
Comments on Improvisation [IMPORTANT NOTICE: The new aspiring musician should just take a moment and think about and conceptualize the notion of IMPROVISATION in the context of music with the goal of applying it when learning, practicing and playing]. A few things to think about and apply when incorporating improvisation when playing or practicing something like the melodic minor scale patterns and open to your own interpretation Accents
Phrasing
Arpeggios
Relaxation
Note Repetition
Tempo
Speed
Note Selection
Taking Risks
Volume
Beat
Melody
Trills
Listening
Finger Articulation
Coordination
Legato
Intervals
Timing
Single String
Amplitude
Pizzicato
Modes
Syncopation
Chords
Rhythms
Articulation
Question & Answer
Emotion
Blues
Tremolo
Phantom Notes
Concentration
Jazz
Silence
Dynamics
Triplets
Open Strings
Length of Note
Space
Ornaments
Harmonics
Bebop
Triads
Discipline
Scatting
Tapping
Visualizations
Sliding
Music
A Final Word In working through this series of books, what you as the student need to do is to apply the things that are shown to you. For example: When you see a section dealing with intervals and in that section it is stated that the note C and G# together produces an augmented fifth interval, you must then take your bass and apply this and play these two notes and listen and observe and say to yourself, okay, so this is an augmented fifth interval and approach all the other topics in the same fashion. Also keep in mind that one of your objectives is to become technically adept at producing the things that you learn on your instrument and in order to do that, you will have to commit yourself to the physical practicing of the instrument. You will also observe when working through this book how each chapter is almost a carbon copy of the next chapter except for the note names and their respective sounds and the different positions on the fingerboard that changes with every different melodic minor key. The student is advised to compare the chapters with one another to see and find the characteristics of the melodic minor keys.
P a g e | 13 When you work slowly through the chapters in this book you will begin to conceptualize the application of theory on your bass and with a little persistence and before you know it you’ll have an extensive music vocabulary or a sort of information database that you can draw on when you play. Do not be put of by the jargon or terminology used in the theory because as you gradually work through every chapter you will come to terms with the important things. Once you have grasped and worked through the first chapter of this book, every subsequent chapter will also be easier because you will basically be doing the same stuff. Your ability to hear things in a musical context will also develop and your ear will automatically catch-up with the things you are doing and this facility to hear things will begin to subconsciously dictate what you want or need to do. Observe this phenomenon when it occurs and cultivate it further.
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Chapter 1 THE KEY OF A MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of A MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the A MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the A MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I A
II B
III C
IV D
V E
VI F#
VII G#
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the A MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the A MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of A MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note A and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of A MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II B B
B
B
B
B
B
B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III C
Octave
IV D
Octave
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V E E
E
E
E
E
E
E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI F#
VII G#
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
A C E
B D F#
C E G#
D F# A
E G# B
F# A C
G# B D
I
A Minor
1st
A
3rd
C (b3)
5th
E
II
B Minor
1st
B
3rd
D (b3)
5th
F#
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III
C Augmented
1st
C
3rd
E
5th
G#(#5)
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IV
D Major
1st
D
3rd
F#
5th
A
V
E Major
1st
E
3rd
G#
5th
B
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VI
F# Diminished
1st
F#
3rd
A (b3)
5th
C (b5)
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VII
1st
G# Diminished
G#
3rd
B (b3)
5th
D (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in A Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
A Minor/Major Seventh
B Minor Seventh
C Major Seventh sharp Five
D7 (Seventh)
E7 (Seventh)
F# Minor Seven flat Five
G# Minor Seven flat Five
A C E G#
B D F# A
C E G# B
D F# A C
E G# B D
F# A C E
G# B D F#
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Chapter 2 THE KEY OF E MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of E MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the E MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the E MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I E
II F#
III G
IV A
V B
VI C#
VII D#
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the E MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the E MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of E MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note E and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of E MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I E E
E
E
E
E
E
E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II F# F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III G
Octave
IV A
Octave
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V B B
B
B
B
B
B
B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI C#
VII D#
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
E G B
F# A C#
G B D#
A C# E
B D# F#
C# E G
D# F# A
I
E Minor
1st
E
3rd
G (b3)
5th
B
II
F# Minor
1st
F#
3rd
A (b3)
5th
C#
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III
G Augmented
1st
G
3rd
B
5th
D#(#5)
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IV
A Major
1st
A
3rd
C#
5th
E
V
B Major
1st
B
3rd
D#
5th
F#
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VI
C# Diminished
1st
C#
3rd
E (b3)
5th
G (b5)
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VII
1st
D# Diminished
D#
3rd
F# (b3)
5th
A (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in E Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
E Minor/Major Seventh
F# Minor Seventh
G Major Seventh sharp Five
A7 (Seventh)
B7 (Seventh)
C# Minor Seven flat Five
D# Minor Seven flat Five
E G B D#
F# A C# E
G B D# F#
A C# E G
B D# F# A
C# E G B
D# F# A C#
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Chapter 3 THE KEY OF B MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of B MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the B MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the B MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I B
II C#
III D
IV E
V F#
VI G#
VII A#
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the B MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the B MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of B MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note B and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of B MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I B B
B
B
B
B
B
B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II C# C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III D
Octave
IV E
Octave
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V F# F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI G#
VII A#
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
B D F#
C# E G#
D F# A#
E G# B
F# A# C#
G# B D
A# C# E
I
B Minor
1st
B
3rd
D (b3)
5th
F#
II
C# Minor
1st
C#
3rd
E (b3)
5th
G#
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III
D Augmented
1st
D
3rd
F#
5th
A#(#5)
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IV
E Major
1st
E
3rd
G#
5th
B
V
F# Major
1st
F#
3rd
A#
5th
C#
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VI
G# Diminished
1st
G#
3rd
B (b3)
5th
D (b5)
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VII
1st
A# Diminished
A#
3rd
C# (b3)
5th
E (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in B Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
B Minor/Major Seventh
C# Minor Seventh
D Major Seventh sharp Five
E7 (Seventh)
F#7 (Seventh)
G# Minor Seven flat Five
A# Minor Seven flat Five
B D F# A#
C# E G# B
D F# A# C#
E G# B D
F# A# C# E
G# B D F#
A# C# E G#
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Chapter 4 THE KEY OF F# MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of F# MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the F# MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the F# MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I F#
II G#
III A
IV B
V C#
VI D#
VII E#
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the F# MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the F# MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of F# MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note F# and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of F# MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I F# F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II G# G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III A
Octave
IV B
Octave
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V C# C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI D#
VII E#
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
F# A C#
G# B D#
A C# E#
B D# F#
C# E# G#
D# F# A
E# G# B
I
F# Minor
1st
F#
3rd
A (b3)
5th
C#
II
G# Minor
1st
G#
3rd
B (b3)
5th
D#
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III
A Augmented
1st
A
3rd
C#
5th
E#(#5)
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IV
B Major
1st
B
3rd
D#
5th
F#
V
C# Major
1st
C#
3rd
E#
5th
G#
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VI
D# Diminished
1st
D#
3rd
F# (b3)
5th
A (b5)
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VII
1st
E# Diminished
E#
3rd
G# (b3)
5th
B (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in F# Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
F# Minor/Major Seventh
G# Minor Seventh
A Major Seventh sharp Five
B7 (Seventh)
C#7 (Seventh)
D# Minor Seven flat Five
E# Minor Seven flat Five
F# A C# E#
G# B D# F#
A C# E# G#
B D# F# A
C# E# G# B
D# F# A C#
E# G# B D#
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Chapter 5 THE KEY OF C# MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of C# MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the C# MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the C# MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I C#
II D#
III E
IV F#
V G#
VI A#
VII B#
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the C# MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the C# MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of C# MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note C# and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of C# MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I C# C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II D# D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III E
Octave
IV F#
Octave
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V G# G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI A#
VII B#
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
C# E G#
D# F# A#
E G# B#
F# A# C#
G# B# D#
A# C# E
B# D# F#
I
C# Minor
1st
C#
3rd
E (b3)
5th
G#
II
D# Minor
1st
D#
3rd
F# (b3)
5th
A#
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III
E Augmented
1st
E
3rd
G#
5th
B#(#5)
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IV
F# Major
1st
F#
3rd
A#
5th
C#
V
G# Major
1st
G#
3rd
B#
5th
D#
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VI
A# Diminished
1st
A#
3rd
C# (b3)
5th
E (b5)
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VII
1st
B# Diminished
B#
3rd
D# (b3)
5th
F# (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in C# Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
C# Minor/Major Seventh
D# Minor Seventh
E Major Seventh sharp Five
F#7 (Seventh)
G#7 (Seventh)
A# Minor Seven flat Five
B# Minor Seven flat Five
C# E G# B#
D# F# A# C#
E G# B# D#
F# A# C# E
G# B# D# F#
A# C# E G#
B# D# F# A#
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Chapter 6 THE KEY OF G# MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of G# MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the G# MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the G# MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I G#
II A#
III B
IV C#
V D#
VI E#
VII F##
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the G# MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the G# MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of G# MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note G# and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of G# MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I G# G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II A# A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III B
Octave
IV C#
Octave
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V D# D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
F##
F##
F##
F##
F##
F##
F##
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI E#
VII F##
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
G# B D#
A# C# E#
B D# F##
C# E# G#
D# F## A#
E# G# B
F## A# C#
I
G# Minor
1st
G#
3rd
B (b3)
5th
D#
II
A# Minor
1st
A#
3rd
C# (b3)
5th
E#
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III
B Augmented
1st
B
3rd
D#
5th
F##(#5)
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IV
C# Major
1st
C#
3rd
E#
5th
G#
V
D# Major
1st
D#
3rd
F##
5th
A#
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VI
E# Diminished
1st
E#
3rd
G# (b3)
5th
B (b5)
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VII
1st
F## Diminished
F##
3rd
A# (b3)
5th
C# (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in G# Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
G# Minor/Major Seventh
A# Minor Seventh
B Major Seventh sharp Five
C#7 (Seventh)
D#7 (Seventh)
E# Minor Seven flat Five
F## Minor Seven flat Five
G# B D# F##
A# C# E# G#
B D# F## A#
C# E# G# B
D# F## A# C#
E# G# B D#
F## A# C# E#
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Chapter 7 THE KEY OF D# MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of D# MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the D# MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the D# MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I D#
II E#
III F#
IV G#
V A#
VI B#
VII C##
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the D# MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the D# MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of D# MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note D# and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of D# MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I D# D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C##
⇩ D#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II E# E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C##
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C##
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C##
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III F#
Octave
IV G#
Octave
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V A# A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C##
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
⇩ C##
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
C##
C##
C##
C##
C##
C##
C##
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F#
⇩ G#
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C##
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI B#
VII C##
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
D# F# A#
E# G# B#
F# A# C##
G# B# D#
A# C## E#
B# D# F#
C## E# G#
I
D# Minor
1st
D#
3rd
F# (b3)
5th
A#
II
E# Minor
1st
E#
3rd
G# (b3)
5th
B#
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III
F# Augmented
1st
F#
3rd
A#
5th
C##(#5)
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IV
G# Major
1st
G#
3rd
B#
5th
D#
V
A# Major
1st
A#
3rd
C##
5th
E#
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VI
B# Diminished
1st
B#
3rd
D# (b3)
5th
F# (b5)
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VII
1st
C## Diminished
C##
3rd
E# (b3)
5th
G# (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in D# Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
D# Minor/Major Seventh
E# Minor Seventh
F# Major Seventh sharp Five
G#7 Seventh
A#7 Seventh
B# Minor Seven flat Five
C## Minor Seven flat Five
D# F# A# C##
E# G# B# D#
F# A# C## E#
G# B# D# F#
A# C## E# G#
B# D# F# A#
C## E# G# B#
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Chapter 8 THE KEY OF A# MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of A# MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the A# MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the A# MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I A#
II B#
III C#
IV D#
V E#
VI F##
VII G##
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the A# MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the A# MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of A# MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note A# and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of A# MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I A# A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G##
⇩ A#
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II B# B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G##
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G##
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G##
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III C#
Octave
IV D#
Octave
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V E# E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G##
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
F##
F##
F##
F##
F##
F##
F##
⇩ G##
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
G##
G##
G##
G##
G##
G##
G##
⇩ A#
⇩ B#
⇩ C#
⇩ D#
⇩ E#
⇩ F##
⇩ G##
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI F##
VII G##
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
A# C# E#
B# D# F##
C# E# G##
D# F## A#
E# G## B#
F## A# C#
G## B# D#
I
A# Minor
1st
A#
3rd
C# (b3)
5th
E#
II
B# Minor
1st
B#
3rd
D# (b3)
5th
F##
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III
C# Augmented
1st
C#
3rd
E#
5th
G##(#5)
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IV
D# Major
1st
D#
3rd
F##
5th
A#
V
E# Major
1st
E#
3rd
G##
5th
B#
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VI
F## Diminished
1st
F##
3rd
A# (b3)
5th
C# (b5)
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VII
1st
G## Diminished
G##
3rd
B# (b3)
5th
D# (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in A# Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
A# Minor/Major Seventh
B# Minor Seventh
C# Major Seventh sharp Five
D#7 (Seventh)
E#7 (Seventh)
F## Minor Seven flat Five
G## Minor Seven flat Five
A# C# E# G##
B# D# F## A#
C# E# G## B#
D# F## A# C#
E# G## B# D#
F## A# C# E#
G## B# D# F##
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Chapter 9 THE KEY OF D MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of D MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the D MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the D MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I D
II E
III F
IV G
V A
VI B
VII C#
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the D MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the D MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of D MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note D and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of D MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I D D
D
D
D
D
D
D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II E E
E
E
E
E
E
E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III F
Octave
IV G
Octave
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V A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
⇩ C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
C#
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI B
VII C#
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
D F A
E G B
F A C#
G B D
A C# E
B D F
C# E G
I
D Minor
1st
D
3rd
F (b3)
5th
A
II
E Minor
1st
E
3rd
G (b3)
5th
B
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III
F Augmented
1st
F
3rd
A
5th
C#(#5)
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IV
G Major
1st
G
3rd
B
5th
D
V
A Major
1st
A
3rd
C#
5th
E
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VI
B Diminished
1st
B
3rd
D (b3)
5th
F (b5)
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VII
1st
C# Diminished
C#
3rd
5th
E (b3)
G (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in D Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
D Minor/Major Seventh
E Minor Seventh
F Major Seventh sharp Five
G7 (Seventh)
A7 (Seventh)
B Minor Seven flat Five
C# Minor Seven flat Five
D F A C#
E G B D
F A C# E
G B D F
A C# E G
B D F A
C# E G B
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Chapter 10 THE KEY OF G MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of G MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the G MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the G MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I G
II A
III Bb
IV C
V D
VI E
VII F#
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the G MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the G MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of G MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note G and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of G MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I G G
G
G
G
G
G
G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III Bb
Octave
IV C
Octave
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V D D
D
D
D
D
D
D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
⇩ F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
F#
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F#
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI E
VII F#
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
G Bb D
A C E
Bb D F#
C E G
D F# A
E G Bb
F# A C
I
G Minor
1st
G
3rd
Bb (b3)
5th
D
II
A Minor
1st
A
3rd
C (b3)
5th
E
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III
Bb Augmented
1st
Bb
3rd
D
5th
F#(#5)
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IV
C Major
1st
C
3rd
E
5th
G
V
D Major
1st
D
3rd
F#
5th
A
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VI
E Diminished
1st
E
3rd
G (b3)
5th
Bb (b5)
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VII
1st
F# Diminished
F#
3rd
A (b3)
5th
C (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in G Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
G Minor/Major Seventh
A Minor Seventh
Bb Major Seventh sharp Five
C7 (Seventh)
D7 (Seventh)
E Minor Seven flat Five
F# Minor Seven flat Five
G Bb D F#
A C E G
Bb D F# A
C E G Bb
D F# A C
E G Bb D
F# A C E
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Chapter 11 THE KEY OF C MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of C MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the C MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the C MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I C
II D
III Eb
IV F
V G
VI A
VII B
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the C MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the C MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of C MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note C and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of C MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I C C
C
C
C
C
C
C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II D D
D
D
D
D
D
D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III Eb
Octave
IV F
Octave
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V G G
G
G
G
G
G
G
⇩ A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
⇩ B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ B
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI A
VII B
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
C Eb G
D F A
Eb G B
F A C
G B D
A C Eb
B D F
I
C Minor
1st
C
3rd
Eb (b3)
5th
G
II
D Minor
1st
D
3rd
F (b3)
5th
A
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III
Eb Augmented
1st
Eb
3rd
G
5th
B (#5)
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IV
F Major
1st
F
3rd
A
5th
C
V
G Major
1st
G
3rd
B
5th
D
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VI
A Diminished
1st
A
3rd
C (b3)
5th
Eb (b5)
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VII
1st
B Diminished
B
3rd
D (b3)
5th
F (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in C Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
C Minor/Major Seventh
D Minor Seventh
Eb Major Seventh sharp Five
F7 (Seventh)
G7 (Seventh)
A Minor Seven flat Five
B Minor Seven flat Five
C Eb G B
D F A C
Eb G B D
F A C Eb
G B D F
A C Eb G
B D F A
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Chapter 12 THE KEY OF F MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of F MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the F MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the F MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I F
II G
III Ab
IV Bb
V C
VI D
VII E
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the F MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the F MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of F MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note F and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of F MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I F F
F
F
F
F
F
F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II G G
G
G
G
G
G
G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III Ab
Octave
IV Bb
Octave
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V C C
C
C
C
C
C
C
⇩ D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
⇩ E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ E
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI D
VII E
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
F Ab C
G Bb D
Ab C E
Bb D F
C E G
D F Ab
E G Bb
I
F Minor
1st
F
3rd
Ab (b3)
5th
C
II
G Minor
1st
G
3rd
Bb (b3)
5th
D
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III
Ab Augmented
1st
Ab
3rd
C
5th
E (#5)
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IV
Bb Major
1st
Bb
3rd
D
5th
F
V
C Major
1st
C
3rd
E
5th
G
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VI
D Diminished
1st
D
3rd
F (b3)
5th
Ab (b5)
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VII
1st
E Diminished
E
3rd
G (b3)
5th
Bb (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in F Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
F Minor/Major Seventh
G Minor Seventh
Ab Major Seventh sharp Five
Bb7 (Seventh)
C7 (Seventh)
D Minor Seven flat Five
E Minor Seven flat Five
F Ab C E
G Bb D F
Ab C E G
Bb D F Ab
C E G Bb
D F Ab C
E G Bb D
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Chapter 13 THE KEY OF Bb MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of Bb MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the Bb MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the Bb MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I Bb
II C
III Db
IV Eb
V F
VI G
VII A
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the Bb MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the Bb MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of Bb MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note Bb and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of Bb MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I Bb Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
⇩ C
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II C C
C
C
C
C
C
C
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
Db
Db
Db
Db
Db
Db
Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ Db
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III Db
Octave
IV Eb
Octave
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V F F
F
F
F
F
F
F
⇩ G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
⇩ A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ A
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI G
VII A
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
Bb Db F
C Eb G
Db F A
Eb G Bb
F A C
G Bb Db
A C Eb
I
Bb Minor
1st
Bb
3rd
Db (b3)
5th
F
II
C Minor
1st
C
3rd
Eb (b3)
5th
G
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III
Db Augmented
1st
Db
3rd
F
5th
A (#5)
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IV
Eb Major
1st
Eb
3rd
G
5th
Bb
V
F Major
1st
F
3rd
A
5th
C
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VI
G Diminished
1st
G
3rd
Bb (b3)
5th
Db (b5)
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VII
1st
A Diminished
A
3rd
C (b3)
5th
Eb (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in Bb Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Bb Minor/Major Seventh
C Minor Seventh
Db Major Seventh sharp Five
Eb7 (Seventh)
F7 (Seventh)
G Minor Seven flat Five
A Minor Seven flat Five
Bb Db F A
C Eb G Bb
Db F A C
Eb G Bb Db
F A C Eb
G Bb Db F
A C Eb G
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Chapter 14 THE KEY OF Eb MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of Eb MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the Eb MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the Eb MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I Eb
II F
III Gb
IV Ab
V Bb
VI C
VII D
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the Eb MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the Eb MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of Eb MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note Eb and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of Eb MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I Eb Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
⇩ F
⇩ Gb
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II F F
F
F
F
F
F
F
⇩ Gb
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
Gb
Gb
Gb
Gb
Gb
Gb
Gb
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ Gb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ Gb
⇩ Ab
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III Gb
Octave
IV Ab
Octave
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V Bb Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ Gb
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
⇩ D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ Gb
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ Gb
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ C
⇩ D
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI C
VII D
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
Eb Gb Bb
F Ab C
Gb Bb D
Ab C Eb
Bb D F
C Eb Gb
D F Ab
I
Eb Minor
1st
Eb
3rd
Gb (b3)
5th
Bb
II
F Minor
1st
F
3rd
Ab (b3)
5th
C
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III
Gb Augmented
1st
Gb
3rd
Bb
5th
D (#5)
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IV
Ab Major
1st
Ab
3rd
C
5th
Eb
V
Bb Major
1st
Bb
3rd
D
5th
F
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VI
C Diminished
1st
C
3rd
Eb (b3)
5th
Gb (b5)
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VII
1st
D Diminished
D
3rd
F (b3)
5th
Ab (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in Eb Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Eb Minor/Major Seventh
F Minor Seventh
Gb Major Seventh sharp Five
Ab7 (Seventh)
Bb7 (Seventh)
C Minor Seven flat Five
D Minor Seven flat Five
Eb Gb Bb D
F Ab C Eb
Gb Bb D F
Ab C Eb Gb
Bb D F Ab
C Eb Gb Bb
D F Ab C
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Chapter 15 THE KEY OF Ab MINOR (Melodic) The Notes The key of Ab MINOR (Melodic) is derived from the Ab MELODIC MINOR SCALE. The notes of the Ab MELODIC MINOR SCALE may be presented as follows with a numerical value attributed to each note:
I Ab
II Bb
III Cb
IV Db
V Eb
VI F
VII G
1/8
2/9
b3/b10
4/11
5/12
6/13
7
In written musical form the Ab MELODIC MINOR SCALE is presented in this manner: Treble Clef
Bass Clef
The Bass Fingerboard On the bass fingerboard the notes of the Ab MELODIC MINOR SCALE shows up as follows:
When we take the various melodic minor scale patterns and we LINK them over the fingerboard – it will form a kind of ‘MELODIC MINOR SCALE OR MELODIC MINOR KEY ROADMAP’ and the subsequent reproduction of the above ‘picture’. So in order to memorize the above sequence of notes we will start by learning the individual melodic minor scale patterns as indicated in the following section. In this chapter of Ab MELODIC MINOR the first note or root note of each pattern will be the note Ab and when we link these melodic minor scale patterns, we’ll get the above ‘picture’ of the key of Ab MELODIC MINOR that covers the whole extent of the fingerboard.
The Melodic Minor Scale Patterns The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the TOP STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
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The three melodic minor scale patterns with the root note on the SECOND STRING:
Pattern to the Left
Pattern in the Center
Pattern to the Right
The single string melodic minor scale pattern with the root note on ALL FOUR STRINGS:
Single String Pattern
Intervals
I Ab Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ Cb
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Octave
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II Bb Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
Bb
⇩ Cb
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
Cb
Cb
Cb
Cb
Cb
Cb
Cb
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ Cb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Augmented fifth interval (#5)
Major sixth interval
Major seventh interval
Db
Db
Db
Db
Db
Db
Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ Cb
⇩ Db
Major second interval
Major third interval
Augmented fourth interval (#4/#11)
Perfect fifth interval
Major sixth interval
Minor seventh interval (b7)
III Cb
Octave
IV Db
Octave
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V Eb Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ Cb
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
Major second interval
Major third interval
Perfect fourth interval
Perfect fifth interval
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
⇩ G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ Cb
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
Major second interval
Minor third interval (b3)
Perfect fourth interval
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
⇩ Ab
⇩ Bb
⇩ Cb
⇩ Db
⇩ Eb
⇩ F
⇩ G
Minor second interval (b2/b9)
Minor third interval (b3)
Diminished fourth interval (b4/b11)
Diminished fifth interval (b5)
Minor sixth interval (b6/b13)
Minor seventh interval (b7)
Octave
VI F
VII G
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Harmony: The Scale Tone Chords (triads)
1st 3rd 5th
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Minor chord
Minor chord
Augmented chord
Major chord
Major chord
Diminished chord
Diminished chord
Ab Cb Eb
Bb Db F
Cb Eb G
Db F Ab
Eb G Bb
F Ab Cb
G Bb Db
I
Ab Minor
1st
Ab
3rd
Cb (b3)
5th
Eb
II
Bb Minor
1st
Bb
3rd
Db (b3)
5th
F
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III
Cb Augmented
1st
Cb
3rd
Eb
5th
G (#5)
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IV
Db Major
1st
Db
3rd
F
5th
Ab
V
Eb Major
1st
Eb
3rd
G
5th
Bb
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VI
F Diminished
1st
F
3rd
Ab (b3)
5th
Cb (b5)
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VII
1st
G Diminished
G
3rd
Bb (b3)
5th
Db (b5)
Further Harmonization of the Scale Tone Chords in Ab Minor (Melodic)
I 1st 3rd 5th 7th
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
Ab Minor/Major Seventh
Bb Minor Seventh
Cb Major Seventh sharp Five
Db7 (Seventh)
Eb7 (Seventh)
F Minor Seven flat Five
G Minor Seven flat Five
Ab Cb Eb G
Bb Db F Ab
Cb Eb G Bb
Db F Ab Cb
Eb G Bb Db
F Ab Cb Eb
G Bb Db F