Types of Scales

Question 1

Add accidentals to make a natural minor scale.

C, D, E, F, G, A, B

Answer 1

C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C

Lower the 3rd, 6th, and 7th

Question 2

Add accidentals to make a harmonic minor scale.

C, D, E, F, G, A, B

Answer 2

C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, B, C

Lower the 3rd and 6th

Question 3

Add accidentals to make a melodic minor scale.

C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, B, A, G, F, E, D, C

Answer 3

C, D, Eb, F, G, A, B, C, Bb, Ab, G, F, Eb, D, C

Lower the 3rd ascending; lower the 3rd, 6th, 7th descending

Question 4

What is an octatonic scale?

Answer 4

An octatonic scale alternates whole and half steps. It can start with either the half or whole step as long as it alternates.

Question 5

What is a hungarian scale?

Answer 5

The harmonic minor scale with a raised fourth.

C, D, Eb, F#, G, Ab, B, C