A♭ melodic minor scale (piano)
The A♭ melodic minor scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areA♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ melodic minor scale
- Find the root note. Start on A♭. The shaded keys show the A♭ melodic minor scale ascending from the root up to the next A♭ an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The A♭ melodic minor scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in A♭.
Notes in the A♭ melodic minor scale
The A♭ melodic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz. Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G.
A♭ melodic minor scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ melodic minor scale?
The A♭ melodic minor scale contains the notes A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G.
What is the A♭ melodic minor scale used for?
It is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz.
Is the A♭ melodic minor piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.