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G Melodic Minor scale for Flute

2 octaves from G4, key signature 2 flats (B♭, E♭).

Scale — ascending & descending

GAB♭CDEF♯GAB♭CDEF♯GFE♭DCB♭AGFE♭DCB♭AG

Arpeggio

GB♭DGB♭DGDB♭GDB♭G

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Fingerings for every note

Notes of the scale

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WrittenGAB♭CDEF♯G

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

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 G Melodic Minor scale on flute?

G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F♯, G.

What is the key signature of G Melodic Minor?

G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).