Tenor Saxophone · Melodic Minor scale · written pitch
F♯ Melodic Minor scale for Tenor Saxophone
1 octave from F♯4, key signature 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert E minor.
Scale — ascending & descending
Arpeggio
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Notes of the scale
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | F♯ | G♯ | A | B | C♯ | D♯ | E♯ | F♯ |
| Concert | E | F♯ | G | A | B | C♯ | E♭ | E |
Descending, the melodic minor uses the natural minor: 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).
- 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 tenor saxophone?
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♯).
What concert key is written F♯ Melodic Minor on the tenor saxophone?
Written F♯ minor on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert E minor.