Writing Natural Minor Scales

There are three commonly used forms of the minor.  We have started with the natural minor.  In it, there are minor seconds (half steps) between the 2nd + 3rd and the 5th + 6th scale degrees.

Yes, that means between the supertonic and the mediant, and between the dominant and the submediant.

Quick!  What's the submediant in B-flat minor?

Just kidding.  You'll get there, though.

Meanwhile, a quick review on writing natural minor scales:

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