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Music Theory Quiz - Grade 3 - Minor Scales (Part 1) (Questions)

Explore Grade 3 minor scales. Meet natural, harmonic, and melodic forms, learn their patterns, and listen for the leading note that pulls towards the tonic.

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Fascinating Fact:

Harmonic minor’s raised seventh creates a strong leading note and a wide step between 6 and 7. Sing la to ti to hear the pull.

In Specialist Music Theory at Grade 3, you compare natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. You will spot raised notes, hear how the leading note pulls to the tonic, and write scales correctly using key signatures.

Key Terms

  • Leading note: The seventh note of a scale that wants to resolve to the tonic above.
  • Raised seventh: Increasing the seventh by a semitone to strengthen the pull to the tonic.
  • Melodic minor: Minor scale with raised sixth and seventh ascending, then natural minor descending.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the three types of minor scales?

The three types are natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor. Natural is the basic form, harmonic raises the seventh, and melodic raises sixth and seventh when ascending.

Why does harmonic minor raise the seventh note?

Harmonic minor raises the seventh to create a strong leading note. This semitone step to the tonic makes cadences and melodies sound more resolved.

How does melodic minor change when descending?

Melodic minor uses raised sixth and seventh ascending for smoothness, then usually returns to natural minor when descending, lowering both back again.

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