Sharpening is the process of raising a note by a half step. In the case of a major scale, sharpening the seventh scale degree results in the harmonic minor scale.

Major minor is not a type of minor scale. The three main types of minor scales are natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor.

In a melodic minor scale, the sixth and seventh scale degrees are a whole step apart when ascending and a half step apart when descending.

Flattening is the process of lowering a note by a half step. In the case of a minor scale, flattening the third scale degree results in the Dorian scale.

G minor is not a relative minor of a major scale. The relative minor of a major scale is the minor scale that shares the same key signature.

A mode is a scale that is constructed using the same notes as a major scale, but with the order of the notes rearranged. The seven modes of the major scale are: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian.

The Phrygian mode is known for its dark and mysterious sound. It is often used in film and television scores to create a sense of tension or suspense.

A mode is a scale that is constructed using the same notes as a minor scale, but with the order of the notes rearranged. The seven modes of the minor scale are: Aeolian, Locrian, Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, and Mixolydian.

The Ionian mode is known for its bright and cheerful sound. It is often used in pop and rock music to create a sense of optimism or joy.

A hybrid scale is a scale that is constructed using a combination of notes from two or more different scales. Hybrid scales can be used to create unique and interesting sounds that are not possible with traditional scales.

The Gypsy scale is a hybrid scale that is known for its exotic and mysterious sound. It is often used in jazz and flamenco music.

A pentatonic scale is a scale that is constructed using only five notes. Pentatonic scales are often used in folk and blues music.

The major pentatonic scale is known for its bright and cheerful sound. It is often used in pop and rock music.

A hexatonic scale is a scale that is constructed using only six notes. Hexatonic scales are often used in jazz and classical music.

The diminished scale is a hexatonic scale that is known for its dark and mysterious sound. It is often used in jazz and film music.