What scale is this musical example based on?Excerpt from J. S. Bach ¾ Bourrée in E minor, public domain, http://www.free-scores.com/download-sheet-music.php?pdf=21337 [accessed 12/1/2011].

A. major pentatonic scale
B. minor pentatonic scale
C. major scale
D. melodic minor scale
E. harmonic minor scale


Answer: D

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