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