Tenor Saxophone · Melodic Minor scale · written pitch
G Melodic Minor scale for Tenor Saxophone
1 octave from G4, key signature 2 flats (B♭, E♭). On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert F minor.
Scale — ascending & descending
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Notes of the scale
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | G | A | B♭ | C | D | E | F♯ | G |
| Concert | F | G | A♭ | B♭ | C | D | E | F |
Descending, the melodic minor uses the natural minor: F E♭ D C B♭ A G.
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 G Melodic Minor scale on tenor saxophone?
G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F♯, G.
What is the key signature of G Melodic Minor?
G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What concert key is written G Melodic Minor on the tenor saxophone?
Written G minor on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert F minor.