E 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 3
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 | E | root |
| 2 | F♯ (F sharp) | major second |
| 3 | G | minor third |
| 4 | A | perfect fourth |
| 5 | B | perfect fifth |
| 6 | C | minor sixth |
| 7 | D♯ (D 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: