Minor scale

A minor scale in musical theory can be viewed as modified major scales in which some of the notes have been augmented.

Minor scales are sometimes said to have a more interesting, exotic sound than plain major scales. There are two main types: melodic melodic and harmonic monic scales.

Constructing minor scales

Unlike major scales, the name of a minor scale doesn't correlate exactly with its key note (starting note.) Instead this is a 6th below the note given in the name; for example a E minor scale starts on a G.