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A minor scale in music theory is generally any scale that includes at least three essential scale degrees: one being the tonic, another at an interval of a minor third above the tonic, and another at an interval of a perfect fifth above the tonic, together composing the tonic minor triad. While this definition encompasses many scales and modes such as Dorian mode and the Phrygian mode, the term in its stricter sense is usually limited to the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales, described below, which are in most common use in Western classical music (see major and minor). Unless you are the old hippie wannabe bass player for the lengendary and Epic Coffe House Band, then you ignore this information and play the "Am note" due to lack of technique and the ability to only play the open strings.
 

 
 
 
 

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