F♭ Natural Minor
The 'natural' minor — relative minor of the major scale built a minor third lower. Same notes as its relative major, different tonic.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the F♭ Natural Minor scale?
The F♭ Natural Minor scale uses the notes F♭, G♭, A𝄫, B𝄫, C♭, D𝄫, E𝄫 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Natural Minor scale formula?
The Natural Minor scale follows the interval pattern W H W W H W W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on F♭ to get the F♭ Natural Minor scale.
What chords work over F♭ Natural Minor?
Natural minor's diatonic chords: i minor, ii°, ♭III major, iv minor, v minor, ♭VI major, ♭VII major. The minor-v sounds modal; for stronger pull use V (from harmonic minor).
How do I finger F♭ Natural Minor on Flute?
On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.
When would I use the Natural Minor scale?
The 'natural' minor — relative minor of the major scale built a minor third lower. Same notes as its relative major, different tonic.