The F-sharp Minor Scale

Visualize the F-sharp Minor Scale layout on the keyboard

The layout of this scale is

• Natural Minor
• Harmonic Minor
• Melodic Minor

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 F-sharp Minor Scale on the staff

This is what this scale looks like on the staff

• Natural Minor
• Harmonic Minor
• Melodic Minor

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 F-sharp Minor Scale with hands alone

Core positions

• Natural Minor
• Harmonic Minor
• Melodic Minor

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 F-sharp Minor Scale with hands together

First sync point

Second sync point

Expand the F-sharp Minor Scale to more octaves

Playing this scale in more octaves

• Natural Minor
• Harmonic Minor
• Melodic Minor

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 F-sharp Minor Scale

Common mistakes in this scale are

Other techniques related to the F-sharp Minor Piano Scale: