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Proper notation for harmonic minor scale sharps on keys that include flats

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Ilkka U asked 1 year ago

Hi
In minor scales that include flats, like D-minor, should one note the C# (to have a melodic minor scale) as sharp? This will make the scale look bit odd as you will have Bb, C# D? Or should this be notated as Db (it will sound the same anyway) and have Bb,Db,D in the scale?

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Dirk V answered 1 year ago

You must write c# because its the harmonie scale, you van wroeten also B , C# D than you have the melodie scale of D minor;