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Chapter 3 - Harmonic Minor Scales
As in the case of the melodic minor scale, the harmonic minor scale is also derived from the ancient Aeolian mode. The harmonic minor scale, as its name suggests, is derived more from harmonic than from melodic usage. In harmonic writing, the seventh (‘leading’) note is usually raised to give increased impetus towards the key-note whereas the sixth note keeps its original pitch in order to resolve downwards onto the dominant note. Example 17 Likewise, in harmonic minorscales,the seventh note is raised in both the ascending and descending scales, but the sixth note remains unchanged throughout....Sign in to view if you have purchased access to this content or see purchase options below.
Penelope Roskell
Penelope Roskell is equally renowned as a performer of international calibre and as an inspirational teacher and professor of piano at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She is the author of The Complete Pianist: From Healthy Technique to Natural Artistry and is the leading UK specialist in healthy piano playing. She holds a clinic at the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine for pianists with injuries and her guide to preventing and recovering from injury is available here.
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