E Harmonic Minor Guitar Scale
6-string guitar · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
E
F♯
G
A
B
C
D♯
Solfège : Mi – Fa♯ – Sol – La – Si – Do – Ré♯
Interval Structure
E
T
F♯
½T
G
T
A
T
B
½T
C
T+½T
D♯
→
E+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in E) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | Em | minor |
| ii° | F♯° | diminished |
| III+ | G+ | augmented |
| iv | Am | minor |
| V | B | Major |
| VI | C | Major |
| vii° | D♯° | 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 E Harmonic Minor on guitar in the interactive app.
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