F 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
Open position
Root notes are filled. The position starts from the root on the 4th string (low E).
Notes of the scale
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root |
| 2 | G | major second |
| 3 | A♭ (A flat) | minor third |
| 4 | B♭ (B flat) | perfect fourth |
| 5 | C | perfect fifth |
| 6 | D♭ (D flat) | minor sixth |
| 7 | E | 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: