Melodic minor scales
E melodic minor
- Key
- Em
- octaves
- 2
- Starting fret
- 2
- Reference tempo
- Quarter note = 60
Read the scale
Practice notes
- On the way up, shift to place your index finger at fret 2 on the third string.
- Sing C-sharp and then D-sharp before reaching the tonic on the way up.
- On the way down, listen for D followed by C below the tonic.
- Raise the tempo by four beats per minute after three even runs at the same speed.
Fingering · original classical fingering