Ab Minor Scale
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What is the Ab Minor Scale?
The Ab minor scale is a natural minor scale (also known as the Aeolian mode) that starts on the note Ab. It is the relative minor of B major, meaning it shares the same key signature. The Ab minor scale is widely used in various genres of music, including rock, classical, and folk music.
The scale has a melancholic and introspective quality, making it a popular choice for emotional and expressive musical passages. It's one of the most common minor scales used in guitar playing.
Scale Notes
The Ab minor scale consists of the following notes:
Notes: G# - A# - B - C# - D# - E - F#
Scale Formula
The Ab minor scale follows the natural minor scale formula:
Formula: 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7
Intervals (semitones): 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10
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