<P> A natural minor scale (or Aeolian mode) is a diatonic scale that is built by starting on the 6th degree of its relative major scale . For instance, the A natural minor scale can be built by starting on the 6th degree of the C major scale: </P> <P> Because of this, the key of A minor is called the relative minor of C major . Every major key has a relative minor, which starts on the 6th scale degree or step . For instance, since the 6th degree of F major is D, the relative minor of F major is D minor . </P> <P> A natural minor scale can also be constructed by altering a major scale with accidentals . In this way, a natural minor scale is represented by the following notation: </P> <Dl> <Dd> 1, 2, ♭ 3, 4, 5, ♭ 6, ♭ 7, 8 </Dd> </Dl>

What are the notes in a minor scale