B harmonic minor scale on ukulele
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 10
Root notes are filled. Strings from the 4th (left on the full neck) to the 1st; the position starts from the root on the 3rd string, the lowest one.
Notes of the scale
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root |
| 2 | C♯ (C sharp) | major second |
| 3 | D | minor third |
| 4 | E | perfect fourth |
| 5 | F♯ (F sharp) | perfect fifth |
| 6 | G | minor sixth |
| 7 | A♯ (A 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: