Visualize the A Minor Scale layout on the keyboard
The layout of this scale is

The Natural Minor Scale layout on the piano

The Harmonic Minor layout on the piano

The Melodic Minor layout on the piano. Keep in mind that this is the layout of the ascending Melodic Minor scale. When the Melodic Minor is played descending, the notes revert back to the Natural Minor version (see the first tab).


Play the A Minor Scale with hands alone
Core positions
A Minor Scale chart: Core Positions for the Right Hand:
A Minor Scale chart: Core Positions for the Left Hand:
Play the A Minor Scale with hands together
First sync point
Second sync point
Expand the A Minor Scale to more octaves
Playing this scale in more octaves
Avoid common mistakes in the A Minor Scale
Common mistakes in this scale are
Other techniques related to the A Minor Piano Scale: