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).
Read the A Minor Scale on the staff
This is what this scale looks like on the staff
The Natural Minor Scale in one octave on the staff
The Harmonic Minor scale in one octave on the staff
The Melodic Minor Scale in one octave on the staff
Play the A Minor Scale with hands alone
Core positions
Right Hand Core Positions for the Natural Minor Scale
Left Hand Core Positions for the Natural Minor Scale
Right Hand Core Positions for the Harmonic Minor Scale
Left Hand Core Positions for the Harmonic Minor Scale
Right Hand Core Positions for the Melodic Minor Scale
Left Hand Core Positions for the Melodic Minor Scale
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
The Natural Minor Scale in two octaves on the staff
The Harmonic Minor scale in two octaves on the staff
The Melodic Minor Scale in two octaves on the staff
Avoid common mistakes in the A Minor Scale
Common mistakes in this scale are
Other techniques related to the A Minor Piano Scale: