A Natural Minor Scale on Guitar
The A Natural Minor Scale has the notes A – B – C – D – E – F – G. Natural Minor is the standard minor scale (Aeolian mode). Dark, serious and emotional.
A Natural Minor Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | 2 | b3 | 4 | 5 | b6 | b7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
Its relative major is C major: C major uses exactly the same notes.
Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)
7 positions across the neck
Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.
Position 1 (frets 0–4)
Position 2 (frets 0–4)
Position 3 (frets 2–6)
Position 4 (frets 4–8)
Position 5 (frets 6–10)
Position 6 (frets 7–11)
Position 7 (frets 9–13)
How to use the A Natural Minor Scale
Solos and melodies in a minor key, rock, metal and ballads.
Practice tip. The natural minor shares its notes with the major scale a minor third above, so one pattern gives you both.
Chords in A Natural Minor
These seven chords are built from the notes of the A Natural Minor Scale, and are the ones you will hear in songs in this key.
| Numeral | Chord |
|---|---|
| i | Am |
| ii° | Bdim |
| III | C |
| iv | Dm |
| v | Em |
| VI | F |
| VII | G |
More Natural Minor scales and related scales
FAQ
What are the notes of the A Natural Minor Scale?
The A Natural Minor Scale contains A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
What is the A Natural Minor Scale used for?
Natural Minor is the standard minor scale (Aeolian mode). Use it for solos and melodies in a minor key.
How many notes are in the Natural Minor scale?
7 notes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, then the root A again an octave higher.
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