In the melodic minor scale, which degrees are raised on the way up and how are they treated on the way down?

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In the melodic minor scale, which degrees are raised on the way up and how are they treated on the way down?

In the melodic minor scale, the sixth and seventh degrees are raised by a half step when ascending to create a smoother melodic line and stronger leading-tone harmony. When you descend, those same degrees revert to their natural minor pitches, restoring the familiar minor sound. So both the sixth and seventh are raised on the way up and revert to natural minor on the way down.

In the melodic minor scale, the sixth and seventh degrees are raised by a half step when ascending to create a smoother melodic line and stronger leading-tone harmony. When you descend, those same degrees revert to their natural minor pitches, restoring the familiar minor sound. So both the sixth and seventh are raised on the way up and revert to natural minor on the way down.

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