Scales
Example of relative scales in C and E
Example of parallel scales in C and E
C major scale
A minor scale
E major scale
C# minor scale
C major scale
C minor scale
E major scale
E minor scale
Parallel
Parallel
relative
relative
C minor scale
Below is the minor scale
And here is the minor structure over the 12 chromatic notes.
Major Scale Pattern
Minor Scale Pattern
We know that every major key has it’s relative minor, but hopefully these examples make it more clear why.
Eb major scale starts on the C minor scale’s 3rd degree.
What is a parallel key?
Parallel keys are those with the same roots, but different overall structures. Such as C major and C minor, listed in the examples below.
