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