minor scale

A minor scale is a sequence of musical notes that creates a darker, more somber or emotional sound compared to major scales. It follows a specific pattern of whole and half steps (intervals) between notes, typically starting and ending on the same note. The natural minor scale, for example, has a pattern of whole and half steps that gives it its characteristic sound. Minor scales are fundamental in music for conveying feelings like sadness, introspection, or tension, and are used across many musical genres to evoke specific emotional effects.