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♯.