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Originally Posted by Fritz
What?
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it is a question relating to melodic theory for anyone that plays melodic instuments. because this is a music FAQ thread.
anyway here is the answer
E harmnonic minor,
now lets break down that theory into 3 steps and see how all these modes are related
step 1: the notes of G major
G major scale (also known as ionian) has 7 notes to it they are as follows:
G,A,B,C,D,E,F#,
step 2: the aeolian mode (also known as the minor scale)
now lets start on the sixth note:
E,F#,G,A,B,C,D,
all we have done here is simply play the same scale in a different order this is known as a different mode, this mode (starting on the sixth) is the aeolian mode (also known as the minor scale)
step 3: making it the harmonic minor - last step!
lets 'raise' the seventh, by raise i mean move up a half step (i.e. C become C#)
now lets apply it to the minor scale.
E,F#,G,A,B,C,D,
becomes----
E,F#,G,A,B,C,D#,
raising the seventh of the minor scale makes it the harmonic minor scale. this scale has a dark over tone but also a sad feel to it. yngwie malmsteen uses it (as well as me) alot of the time. just about every classical composer used it alot also bach, paganini, chopin etc.
hope this helps you understand theory a little better but post if you have any other queries.