E Melodic Minor
E · F♯ · G · A · B · C♯ · D♯
E 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
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Play-alongs where E Melodic Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Mellow Psychedelic Funk Jam | Guitar Backing Track in E Minor
With its distinct minor-major tonality, the Melodic Minor scale lends an ethereal quality and artistic flair perfect for psychedelic sounds.
Cool Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Minor (Em7) l BT 566
This scale can be used to introduce more scale tension and resolve effectively, given its use of the major 7th interval within a minor context.
Angry Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in E Minor
Creates an ascending tension leading beautifully into rock solos with its distinct flavor.
Smooth Jazz Backing Track - Smooth Flow in E minor (104 BPM)
Fosters an exotic and emotionally rich sound perfect for the jazz context of this track.
Sticky Funk Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in E Minor
The melodic minor scale can provide some interesting tonal colors while playing alongside certain chord changes involving augmented harmonies.
RnB Neo-Soul Backing Track in E minor | SZBT 1107
Experiment with the ascending melodic minor scale to add a sophisticated and intricate sound, particularly useful over the A minor7 chord.
Soft Rock Groove Guitar Backing Track E Minor Jam
The melodic minor scale will offer a more nuanced and complex sound, especially when interacting with the E maj7 chord.
Blues Roots Guitar Backing Track Jam in E minor
Providing a unique melodic voice, this scale creates smooth and evocative solos, catering to more progressive tonal explorations.
HALF STEP HEAVEN Slow Blues backing track - JAM in Eb minor
The Melodic Minor introduces sophisticated tension and release, particularly effective in solos over dominant 7th chords in the progression.
Poweful Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Minor (Em7)
Adds a sophisticated touch to solos, particularly over dominant chords.