Minor Blues scale usage

[David Grima]

Hi Richie, I’ve just completed module 7 vol 1, and was seeking some clarity regarding the scales used in a minor blues. You explain that natural minor, melodic minor and harmonic minor scales are used, but don’t mention which chord is derived from harmonic minor. They all seem to be from either natural minor or melodic minor (for the Valt chord).

Just keen to make sure I’m not misunderstanding anything.

Thanks
David

[Richie]

Hi David,

If you go back and read again, notice that when mentioning the 3 minor scales, I was referring to a minor tonality in general and not the minor blues which borrows mainly from the natural and melodic minor. I’m sure their are less common minor jazz blues that might borrow a chord from the harmonic minor but it is not the norm.

Hope this clarifies any confusion.

Richie

[David Grima]

Thanks Richie, yes, that answers questions and makes perfect sense now. Thanks for taking the time to come back to me.

Cheers
David

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