D Harmonic Minor Scale
4-string bass · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
D
E
F
G
A
B♭
C♯
Solfège : Ré – Mi – Fa – Sol – La – Si♭ – Do♯
Interval Structure
D
T
E
½T
F
T
G
T
A
½T
B♭
T+½T
C♯
→
D+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in D) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | Dm | minor |
| ii° | E° | diminished |
| III+ | F+ | augmented |
| iv | Gm | minor |
| V | A | Major |
| VI | B♭ | Major |
| vii° | C♯° | diminished |
About this scale
The harmonic minor scale stands out for its augmented second (3 semitones) between the 6th and 7th degrees. This distinctive leap gives it a dramatic, Eastern-tinged character found in classical music, flamenco, and action film scores. The leading tone creates strong tension toward the tonic.
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