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F♯ Melodic Minor scale for Flute

2 octaves from F♯4, key signature 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).

Scale — ascending & descending

F♯G♯ABC♯D♯E♯F♯G♯ABC♯D♯E♯F♯EDC♯BAG♯F♯EDC♯BAG♯F♯

Arpeggio

F♯AC♯F♯AC♯F♯C♯AF♯C♯AF♯

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Fingerings for every note

Flute F♯4 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, right hand 3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).F♯4Flute G♯4 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, G♯ key (left pinky), E♭ key (right pinky).G♯4Flute A4 fingering: Left hand 1-2, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).A4Flute B4 fingering: Left hand 1, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).B4Flute C♯5 fingering: E♭ key (right pinky).C♯5Flute D♯5 fingering: Left hand 2-3, right hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).D♯5Flute E♯5 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, right hand 1, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).E♯5Flute F♯5 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, right hand 3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).F♯5Flute G♯5 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, G♯ key (left pinky), E♭ key (right pinky).G♯5Flute A5 fingering: Left hand 1-2, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).A5Flute B5 fingering: Left hand 1, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).B5Flute C♯6 fingering: E♭ key (right pinky).C♯6Flute D♯6 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, right hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, G♯ key (left pinky), E♭ key (right pinky).D♯6Flute E♯6 fingering: Left hand 1-3, right hand 1, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).E♯6Flute F♯6 fingering: Left hand 1-3, right hand 3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).F♯6

Notes of the scale

Degree12345678
WrittenF♯G♯ABC♯D♯E♯F♯

Descending, the melodic minor uses the natural minor: E D C♯ B A G♯ F♯ E.

Practice tips

  • Ascending, degrees 6 and 7 are raised; descending they return to the key signature (natural minor).
  • Third-octave notes rely on fast air through a small aperture — keep the lips relaxed and the jaw slightly forward.
  • Practise with a metronome: legato first, then tongued; then in thirds and in rhythms (long–short, short–long).

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F♯ Melodic Minor scale on flute?

F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯.

What is the key signature of F♯ Melodic Minor?

F♯ minor has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).