Scales
Scale Notes & Info
Scale: C harmonic minor
Description: A natural minor scale with a raised 7th (1, 2, ♭3, 4, 5, ♭6, 7), creating the characteristic augmented 2nd between ♭6 and 7. Long used in classical music to create a strong V7 in minor keys and later adopted in metal, neo-classical and Middle Eastern-flavoured rock leads, as well as the source of modes like Phrygian dominant and Locrian ♮6.
Notes (pitch classes): C, D, D#, F, G, G#, B
Intervals (formula): 1P, 2M, 3m, 4P, 5P, 6m, 7M
| Degree | Note | Note+Octave | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | C3 | 0 | 1P |
| 2 | D | D3 | 2 | 2M |
| 3 | D# | F3 | 0 | 1P |
| 4 | F | G3 | 5 | 4P |
| 5 | G | B3 | 7 | 5P |
| 6 | G# | G#3 | 0 | 1P |
| 7 | B | B3 | 11 | 7M |