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BetaA♯ Melodic Minor
A sophisticated scale used extensively in jazz. The ascending form raises both the 6th and 7th degrees.
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W-H-W-W-W-W-HFretboard Visualization
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The Melodic Minor scale (ascending form, which is what jazz players use) raises both the 6th and 7th degrees of the Natural Minor. This creates a scale that sounds like a Major scale with a minor 3rd — a unique, sophisticated flavor beloved by jazz musicians. It spawns important modes like the Lydian Dominant (mode 4), Altered scale (mode 7), and the Super Locrian. Essential for advanced jazz guitar improvisation.
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A♯ Minor
The natural minor scale conveys sadness and emotional depth. Essential for rock, metal, and ballads.
A♯ Harmonic Minor
A dramatic scale with an exotic augmented 2nd interval. Used in classical, metal, and Middle Eastern music.
A♯ Dorian
A minor mode with a raised 6th degree. Widely used in jazz, funk, and progressive rock.
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Learn the A♯ Melodic Minor scale on guitar with our free interactive tools. The {scale} scale (W-H-W-W-W-W-H) contains 7 notes: Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G, A. Practice with our ear training game to master recognizing {scale} scale patterns by ear. Perfect for Jazz, Fusion, Classical guitar players of all levels.