As we’ve seen, the A natural minor uses these same notes, except that the sixth note of the major scale becomes the root note of its relative minor. The notes of the C major scale are C, D, E, F, G, A and B. A natural minor scale/key consists of the same notes as its relative major. The relative major key for the key of A minor is C major. Here’s the A minor scale on the bass clef. Here’s the A minor scale on the treble clef. My #1 Recommendation: Go here to learn about the BEST piano/keyboard course I’ve seen online.

Perfect 8th: A (one octave higher) is the 8th note of the A natural minor scale.

Minor 7th: G is the 7th note of the scale.

Minor 6th: F is the 6th note of the scale.

Perfect 5th: E is the 5th note of the scale.

Perfect 4th: D is the 4th note of the scale.

Minor 3rd: C is the 3rd note of the scale.

Major 2nd: B is the 2nd note of the scale.

Tonic: A is the 1st note of the A natural minor scale.

This scale consists of the pitches, A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

Let’s start with the A natural minor scale.

They are the natural, melodic and harmonic minor scales. There are three types of minor scales and we shall take a look at all of them here. This lesson is all about the A minor scale.

A flat minor scale piano