A Harmonic Minor Scale
A Harmonic Minor
scaleAt a Glance
- Formula:
- A harmonic-minor
- Notes:
- A, B, C, D, E, F, G#
Piano
Fretboard
What It Is
Natural minor with a raised 7th degree, closing the gap between degree 7 and the octave to a half step. Notes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G#.
How It Functions
Creates a leading tone into the tonic, giving minor keys a strong V-i cadence like major keys have.
Mood & Character
Dramatic and exotic - the augmented second between its 6th and 7th degrees gives it a Middle Eastern or classical-tragic tension plain minor doesn't have.
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