F# Harmonic Minor Scale
4-string bass · 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 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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