E Minor Scale
E Natural Minor Scale piano keyboard diagram showing the notes E F♯ G A B C D.
The E Natural Minor Scale introduces a single sharp, F♯, providing a gentle progression into minor key signatures. Built from the notes E, F♯, G, A, B, C and D, it is widely used across classical, folk and contemporary music. Learning the E Natural Minor Scale improves your understanding of minor harmony while developing smooth finger movement and keyboard awareness. Through the Visual Piano System, the relationships between its notes become clear visual patterns that are easy to recognise and recall.
Root note:
E
Scale type:
Natural Minor
Notes:
E, F♯, G, A, B, C, D, E
Formula:
T S T T S T T
Relative minor:
G Major
No. of Sharps:
1
No. of Flats:
0
Practice tips:
Watch for the single F♯ throughout the scale. Keeping that note consistent will make the pattern feel natural and flowing.
Chords in scale:
E Minor (i) – E, G, B
F♯ Diminished (ii°) – F♯, A, C
G Major (III) – G, B, D
A Minor (iv) – A, C, E
B Minor (v) – B, D, F♯
C Major (VI) – C, E, G
D Major (VII) – D, F♯, A
Circle of Fifths position
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