The sixth degree of the major scale is the root for its relative minor key. Both the major and relative minor keys share the same key signature.
This means that the natural minor scale has the same tones as its relative major scale. Let's start with F# natural minor. This form is contained
within the A major scale form. Similar to the two standard, one-octave major scale finger patterns (starting on the second finger, and starting on
the fourth finger), the natural minor also has two standard, one-octave finger patterns (starting on the first and fourth fingers). Become familiar
with the feel of both. Full natural minor positional forms are created by connecting these two patterns (in this F# natural minor pattern, you can
clearly see the connection). In fact, because the natural minor scale is a modal variant of the major scale, the complete positional form is
identical for both. TCB: 1. Memorize the fingerings for the complete positional Form Four (attached pdf.). The complete positional form will be
the same as the A major Form Four with lower extensions. For this reason, start and end with the relative minor tonic (F#). 2. Practice sequence
drills. 3. Play and say one-octave scales in the following minor keys (ascending by half step): F#, G, G#, A.
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