Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
The harmonic minor chord scale is derived from the
harmonic minor scale.
The
chords are displayed as played on the 2nd string set
(middle 4 strings).
A sound knowledge of chord
scales is necessary for chord melody playing.
Learn this chord scale well, then learn it in all 12
keys.
listen to this scale
This table shows the relationship between the notes that make up the chords.
|
Eb |
F |
G |
Ab |
B |
C |
D |
|
B |
C |
D |
Eb |
F |
G |
Ab |
|
G |
Ab |
B |
C |
D |
Eb |
F |
|
C |
D |
Eb |
F |
G |
Ab |
B |
This shows the C harmonic minor scale. Notice how the scale relates to the V7 chord (in this case, G7).
listen to this scale
This is a plain text version of 1st diagram
CmMaj7 Dm7b5 Emaj7#5 Fm7 G7 Abmaj7
Bdim CmMaj7
|--------------------------------|
|-4--6--8---9--12--13--15--16----|
|-4--5--7---8--10--12--13--16----|
|-5--6--9--10--12--13--15--17----|
|-3--5--6---8--10--11--14--15----|
|--------------------------------|
