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61.2Compare the three common minor scales
C natural minor / Aeolian
C D E♭ F G A♭ B♭
C harmonic minor
C D E♭ F G A♭ B
C melodic minor
C D E♭ F G A B
The important difference is degrees 6 and 7.
Natural minor: ♭6, ♭7.
Harmonic minor: ♭6, 7.
Melodic minor: 6, 7.