Tenor Saxophone · Melodic Minor scale · written pitch
A Melodic Minor scale for Tenor Saxophone
1 octave from A4, key signature no sharps or flats. On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert G minor.
Scale — ascending & descending
Arpeggio
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Notes of the scale
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | A | B | C | D | E | F♯ | G♯ | A |
| Concert | G | A | B♭ | C | D | E | F♯ | G |
Descending, the melodic minor uses the natural minor: G F E D C B A.
Practice tips
- Ascending, degrees 6 and 7 are raised; descending they return to the key signature (natural minor).
- 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 A Melodic Minor scale on tenor saxophone?
A, B, C, D, E, F♯, G♯, A.
What is the key signature of A Melodic Minor?
A minor has no sharps or flats.
What concert key is written A Melodic Minor on the tenor saxophone?
Written A minor on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert G minor.