Ab Harmonic Minor Guitar Scale
6-string guitar · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
A♭
B♭
C♭
D♭
E♭
F♭
G
Solfège : La♭ – Si♭ – Do♭ – Ré♭ – Mi♭ – Fa♭ – Sol
Interval Structure
A♭
T
B♭
½T
C♭
T
D♭
T
E♭
½T
F♭
T+½T
G
→
A♭+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in Ab) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | A♭m | minor |
| ii° | B♭° | diminished |
| III+ | C♭+ | augmented |
| iv | D♭m | minor |
| V | E♭ | Major |
| VI | F♭ | Major |
| vii° | G° | diminished |
About this scale
The harmonic minor scale gives guitar a dramatic, Eastern-tinged sound that is instantly recognizable. Its augmented second (W+H) between the 6th and 7th degrees creates a distinctive leap found in flamenco, neoclassical metal (Yngwie Malmsteen) and film scores. It sounds magnificent over i–V progressions in all minor keys.
See fretboard positions for Ab Harmonic Minor on guitar in the interactive app.
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