Harmonic minor modes – Harmonic Minor

The first mode of Harmonic Minor is simply known as the Harmonic Minor scale.

Scale formula

The formula for the Harmonic Minor scale is:

 1 - 2 - b3 - 4 - 5 - b6 - 7

You can think of this as either the Aeolian mode with a major 7th, or as the Ionian mode with a b3 and a b6. Which ever floats your boat.

Harmonic minor fingering on the guitar.

Chords

The Harmonic Minor scale can be used over a min/maj7 chord.

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Usage

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References

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