what combination of steps makes up a minor scale

Answer 1

The steps that make up a minor scale are as follows:

1. Start with the first note of the major scale (also called the tonic).
2. Move up a whole step (two half steps) to the second note of the scale.
3. Move up a half step to the third note of the scale.
4. Move up a whole step to the fourth note of the scale.
5. Move up a whole step to the fifth note of the scale.
6. Move up a half step to the sixth note of the scale.
7. Move up a whole step to the seventh note of the scale.
8. Finally, move up a half step from the seventh note to return to the tonic.

This pattern of steps creates a minor scale.