A♭ Harmonic Minor Scale
Notes: A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G
On piano
On the guitar neck
Every note of the scale on the first 12 frets. The root is highlighted. High E string on top, as in tab.
Chords in this scale
Other A♭ scales
MajorNatural MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicBluesDorianPhrygianLydianMixolydianLocrian
Harmonic Minor scale in other keys
About the harmonic minor scale
The harmonic minor raises the seventh note of the natural minor, creating a strong pull to the tonic and an exotic gap between the sixth and seventh notes. Step pattern: W – H – W – W – H – W+H – H. W = whole step (2 frets), H = half step (1 fret).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ harmonic minor scale?
The A♭ harmonic minor scale is A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G.