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