F♯ melodic minor scale (piano)

The F♯ melodic minor scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areF♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E♯. Free to print or download below.

F♯ melodic minor scale piano keyboard diagram showing F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E♯

How to play the F♯ melodic minor scale

  1. Find the root note. Start on F♯. The shaded keys show the F♯ melodic minor scale ascending from the root up to the next F♯ an octave higher.
  2. Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E♯), before putting hands together.
  3. Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The F♯ melodic minor scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in F♯.

Notes in the F♯ melodic minor scale

The F♯ melodic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz. Its notes are F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E♯.

F♯ melodic minor scale — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the F♯ melodic minor scale?

The F♯ melodic minor scale contains the notes F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D♯ – E♯.

What is the F♯ melodic minor scale used for?

It is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz.

Is the F♯ melodic minor piano scale free to print?

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