In the major field, v7 solves itself in a major chord, as we already. Take care that you are using the right fingering in each scale. The harmonic minor differs from the natural minor by the sharpened seventh note, and this minor scale is consequently not played in the same. Learn the note names all harmonic minor scales in table form, in all 12 circle of 5ths keys, including single and double accidental theoretical keys home mobile view scale. Contrary to the major scale, there are not one but three minor scales, which all will be presented here. This is the foundation to becoming a learned musician, rather than merely a recreational player. The a minor scale include exactly the same notes as the c major scale which makes them relative keys read more about this further down the page. The following handout discusses the scales required of utm clarinetists. This scale is a favorite among shredders like yngwie malmsteen, steve vai, joe satriani, and marty friedman. However, there are in fact 3 minor scales which you will come across and can use. Play the pattern slurred and expand each of these scales to three octaves.
Harmonic minor scales chart other single accidental keys. The harmonic minor scale is one of the most difficult scales to play because of the large interval between the flat 6th and raised 7th degrees and interval of an augmented second, same as a minor third. Can you identify the characteristic notes that imbue each one with its unique sound. This pattern of whole and half steps is what creates the sound of major.
The context that harmonic minor scale mostly appears in solos, riffs or arrangements is when a chord v7 solves in a minor chord. The exercises in this digital download have been specially and meticulously developed to familiarise you intimately with the special colours of each different minor scale. Clarinet minor scales 4 7 10 16 19 22 25 28 a natural a harmonic. Scale harmonic minor 1,2,b3,4,5,b6,7 fullth pattern root note a guitar tuning. Notice how the mode names are derivative of the major scale modes. Similar to the major half scales, these feature the first five notes of minor scales. Scale harmonic minor 1,2,b3,4,5,b6,7 5th pattern root note a guitar tuning.
The bass scales exercises will be distributed in different posts, one different for each scale. Each scale has a different use and application in jazz piano. A scale degree is designated by an arabic numeral with a cap. Clarinet major scales minor natural, harmonic and melodic chromatic 2 octave chromatic 3 octave more scales include whole tone scales, blues scales, major scales in modes, but lets do this first, learn your major scales, chromatic scale and minor scales, now. Below are links to the 12 major, melodic, harmonic, and natural minor scales. The harmonic minor scale was created when composers wanted to create minor sounds but still retain the powerful resolution that comes from the major v i cadence a natural minor scale has a minor v chord. Some of the exercises have 2 versions high and low this pdf will develop and expand your ear, whilst challenging your technique.
C harmonic minor c mel od ic n r ab major f natural minor f harmonic minor f melodic minor db major bb natu rl mi o. This is followed by page 14 from the langenus book three, the major and minor arpeggios. Free pdfs for the clarinet and educational communities. Just select your string tuning standard tuning is default, click the link that says go then click a key link. Scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises for the clarinet. A scale is a stepwise arrangement of notespitches contained within an octave. Two octave harmonic minor scales for the clarinet all keys, with key signatures a harmonic minor d harmonic minor g harmonic minor c harmonic minor f harmonic minor b.
The sound of the harmonic scale is somewhat characterized by the music of the middle east. To get the melodic minor scale you would raise both the 6 th and 7 scales degrees up one halfstep. Sep 29, 2018 the key difference between major and minor scaes is that notes on a major scale sound bright and cheerful, while notes on a minor scale sound solemn and sad. Lower register minor half scales up to three sharps and three flats. When first learning these thirdoctave exercises, fold out the fingering chart so it is. A harmonic minor piano scales piano scales chart 8notes. A, g minor harmonic or melodic, at candidates choice compass one octave. This document was created with prince, a great way of getting web content onto paper. Level one scales are intended for beginning clarinet students, and introduce both scales and long tones suitable for the first few weeks of study. A scale degree is designated by an arabic numeral with a cap which indicate the position of the note within the scale. Flute clarinet bass clarinet alto saxophone tenor saxophone french horn trumpet.
Chromatic scale major scale natural minor scale harmonic minor scale melodic minor scale. Are you really familiar with the 4 main types of minor. Utm clarinet studio scale routine music minors 1st semester. Two octave melodic minor scales for the clarinet all keys, with accidentals a melodic minor d melodic minor g melodic minor c melodic minor f melodic minor b. Understanding basic music theory open textbooks for hong. If you have any suggestions for other scales, please write a comment down below. Translating to sharp, when the note needs to be raised by one semitone. Since you will be using the harmonic minor scale so oft en over the v7 chord, it is worth looking at them together. Use the clarinet fingering strategies embedded in the files. Major and minor scales contain seven notes or scale degrees. Harmonic minor scales clarinet lexcerpts sheet music. One of the skills of playing harmonic minor scales in thirds is being able to effortlessly leap a minor third to the raised seventh note of the scale. A common use of harmonic minor is when there is a major v chord in a minor key.
It is important to remember that the harmonic and melodic minor scales are only altered minor scales. Each scale uses simple quarter note or eighth note rhythms. Two octave harmonic minor scales for the clarinet all keys, with key signatures e harmonic minor b harmonic minor. The fingerings you should be using are already written in the scale packet for you. Learning the harmonic minor scale simplifying theory. Each scale sounds similarly minorlike, but they each also. Also included at the bottom of the app are the 5 scale patterns for memorizing these scales and a pdf download of all keys in standard tuning. Minor scales are built on the 6th scale degree of a major scale to quickly find a major keys relative minor, count down 3 halfsteps from the tonic note of the major scale remember to start with the tonic then count downdont count the tonic note as one.
Adobe reader is a free resource for viewing and interacting with pdf documents across. If you find yourself straining in any way, just fill in the larger leaps with longtones, glissandos, or scale notes. The other two are the natural minor and the melodic minor. It covers all major and minor scales and arpeggios, chromatic scales, diminished and augmented arpeggios, and some modal scales. Here is a video of me playing all of the harmonic minor scales and arpeggios on bb clarinet. Scales and arpeggios for trumpet lonoke elementary school.
These scales should be practiced both slurred and tongued, increased in speed to moderate cuttime, and memorized. All harmonic minor scales on bb clarinet and arpeggios. A selection of major, minor, and chromatic scales, all written in the lower register. The 12 minor scales, however, come in 3 variations the harmonic minor scale uses the same keys as the parallel major scale same starting note, but major, but lowers the 3rd and the 6th the melodic minor scale uses the same keys as the parallel major scale, but lowers the 3rd when ascending going up and lowers. If you have any suggestions for other scales, please write a. Dec 23, 2016 here is a video of me playing all of the harmonic minor scales and arpeggios on bb clarinet. This resolution is typical in the minor harmonic context, because it doesnt exist nor in the natural major harmonic field as in natural minor. T his guitar scales fretboard chart generator will show you all the major and minor guitar scales and modes with tons of customizable tunings. In addition, there are links to a printable pdf file and a two octave and a three octave chromatic scale. Mar 17, 2015 printouts scales, arpeggios, and thirds march 17, 2015 march 25, 2015 amy mendelsohn i really want everyone to print these, scribble fingerings on them and learn them well. Joshua gardner arizona state university, school of music po box 870405 tempe az 852870405 joshua.
Scales written for the clarinet, including major, melodic minor, harmonic minor. Fingerings are provided for basic patterns majorminor scales, arpeggios. Level two includes major and melodic minor scales through four shaprs and flats. Th e other chord tones of v7 are also included in the scale, but the 3rd is the note that would be left out of any minor scale with a. Print and download in pdf or midi harmonic minor scales clarinette gammes mineures harmoniques 1 octave. Meter, scales, and key signatures because the white keys running from c to the next c an octave higher form a sequence of notes that have minor 2nds only between ef the 3rd and 4th notes and bc the 7th and 8th notes, musicians call that series of notes a c major scale. Natural minor scale a scale that contains halfsteps between 23 and 56 scale degrees the natural form. Harmonic minor modes the harmonic minor scale is definitely an interesting one with its unique step and a half interval creating a very eastern sound to the western ear. Guitar scales guitar scales regardless what instrument you play, learning to play scales is a rite of passage. As you can see, the world of scales can go from the simplest to the most complex so in this website for the bass player we will explain one by one in detail. Printouts scales, arpeggios, and thirds clarinet things.
Scales and arpeggios for trumpet by ken saul 2008 this volume of exercises is especially for trumpet, but will be useful for many instruments in treble clef. Dec 28, 2016 here is a video of me playing all of the melodic minor scales and arpeggios on bb clarinet. Copy the files in any form or format electronic or paper and claim them as your own. C bb concert bb clarinet 12 major scales f eb concert bb ab concert eb db concert ab gb concert db cbb concert gb e concert b a concert e d concert a g concert. The minor scale is the scale which sounds negative it is used by composers to depict sad, melancholic or even angrydramatic moods. Harmonic minor scales clarinet lexcerpts sheet music for. Minor scales cheat sheet harmonic minor raise the 7th scale degree melodic minor raise the 6th and 7th scale degree ascending, revert to natural minor descending. All melodic minor scales and arpeggios on bb clarinet. This scale can sometimes confuse people because it is in a way identical to the major scale. The natural minor scale is often referred to simply as the minor scale. The harmonic minor scale is one of three minor scales. Scales must be performed over the full range of the instrument.
Below is a chart showing all harmonic minor scales starting with doublesharps and flats. One octave major and minor scales clarinet bass clarinet. I begin now to increase the tempo of the finger motion. Minor scales cheat sheet harmonic minor raise the 7 th scale degree melodic minor raise the 6 th and 7 th scale degree ascending, revert to.