A Melodic Minor
A · B · C · D · E · F♯ · G♯
A Melodic Minor raises both the sixth and seventh of the natural minor, so it's a major scale with a flattened third and nothing else changed. That combination of a minor tonic with a leading tone makes it sound sophisticated rather than sad, and its seven modes supply most of modern jazz harmony. Classical players traditionally use it ascending only.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where A Melodic Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Engage with an elegant, smooth transition, especially over the A m6 chord.
Use the A melodic minor scale to introduce a sophisticated flavor that corresponds to both jazz rhythm and harmonic complexity.
Venture into the A melodic minor scale to add depth and sophistication, ideal for the psychedelic nuances of the track.
Use the A melodic minor scale for the places where traditional blues approaches might need some refinement, especially over the B diminished and E7 chords.
For advanced guitarists, this scale can be used over the Am6 chord and E7 to create a seamless blend between minor sounds and bluesy phrases.
Excellent for solos over the changes, especially with m7 and 6 chords.
The melodic minor provides some harmonic sophistication and shines during the Gm7 and Dm7 sections.
Use this scale to complement the major and minor tonalities within the track, creating complex melodies.
Use during the transition from minor to major chord progressions, offering a smooth ascending character.
The melodic minor provides versatility as you ascend and descend, ideal for fresh sound exploration.