Scales and Key Signatures

Fundamentals of
SCALES AND KEY SIGNATURES

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5. Natural Minor Scale Degree Names.

The scale degree names for natural minor scales are the same as for major scales except for the seventh scale degree. The seventh scale degree is called the subtonic when it is two half steps (whole step) below the tonic (Figure 3-10).

Figure 3-10: Natural Minor Scale Degree Names.

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Last Updated: January 28, 2005