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E♯ Natural Minor

The natural minor scale (Aeolian mode): whole–half–whole–whole–half–whole–whole. Darker than major, with a lowered 3rd, 6th, and 7th.

Notes

1E♯

2F𝄪

♭3G♯

4A♯

5B♯

♭6C♯

♭7D♯

Diatonic chords

Triads

7th chords

Common progressions

i–iv–v

E♯m–A♯m–B♯m

The basic minor cadence. In harmonic minor the V becomes a major chord, creating a strong pull back to the tonic.

i–VI–VII

E♯m–C♯–D♯

Step-wise ascending progression heard throughout rock and metal.

i–VII–VI–v

E♯m–D♯–C♯–B♯m

The Andalusian cadence — a descending tetrachord foundational in flamenco and Western classical music.

iiø7–v7–i7

F𝄪m7♭5–B♯m7–E♯m7

The minor ii–V–i. The ii is half-diminished; in harmonic minor the V becomes a dominant 7, the classic minor-key turnaround.