Minor scales and piano fingering
The harmonic minor scale is fingered like the major scale, with four exceptions. F# minor in the right hand, the third finger plays the second in the scale. C# minor right hand begins with the second finger, the third finger being used on D#. Bb minor and Eb minor scales, left hand, both begin with the first finger.

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A minor scale in contrary motion.
A minor scale beginning with C in the right and A in the left hand.
A minor scales beginning with A in the right and C in the left hand.
Other fingering of minor scales
A min scale beginning with E in the right and C in the left hand.
A-minor scale beginning with C in the treble and C in the bass.
A minor scale beginning with E in the treble and A in the bass.
A minor scale starting with E in the treble and E in the bats.
A minor scale beginning with A in the treble and A in the bass.