A harmonic minor scale on bass
The harmonic minor scale raises the 7th degree of the natural minor: this leading tone creates a major dominant chord. The step and a half between the 6th and 7th degrees gives it an exotic flavor.
On the whole neck
Position from fret 4
Root notes are filled. The position starts from the root on the 4th string (low E).
Notes of the scale
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root |
| 2 | B | major second |
| 3 | C | minor third |
| 4 | D | perfect fourth |
| 5 | E | perfect fifth |
| 6 | F | minor sixth |
| 7 | G♯ (G sharp) | major seventh |
Steps between notes: W – H – W – W – H – W+H – H (W = whole step, H = half step)
Chords of the scale
Triads built on each degree: