A minor ( usually shortened to Am ) is a minor scale based on A , which is made up of the pitches A , B , C , D , E , F , and G. The harmonic minor scale raises the G to ( ( Gâ ( musical note ) G ) ) . A minor ( abbreviated Am ) is a minor scale based on A , consisting of the pitches A , B , C , D , E , F , and G. The harmonic minor scale raises the G to ( ( Gâ ( musical note ) G ) ) .