Scale Degree Names
Each scale degree has a specific name, and they vary only slightly for major vs. minor scales.
MAJOR SCALE
1(8) – Tonic
7 – Leading Tone
6 – Submediant
5 – Dominant
4 – Subdominant
3 – Mediant
2 – Supertonic
1 – Tonic
MINOR SCALE
1(8) – Tonic
7 – Leading Tone when the 7th scale degree is raised, as in a harmonic minor scale. Subtonic when the 7th scale degree is lowered, as in a natural minor scale.
6 – Submediant
5 – Dominant
4 – Subdominant
3 – Mediant
2 – Supertonic
1 – Tonic
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