Harmonic Minor Scale Playing Examples
Music Theory: Level 3 • 2m 33s
Harmonic minor is an essential scale that is used to outline minor chords in your solos when you want to bring a unique and ominous sound to your guitar playing. One of the three big scales in modern music, alongside major and melodic minor, harmonic minor is heard in jazz, fusion, metal, and other musical genres. Though you may use it less than Major Scale modes like Dorian or Aeolian, the Harmonic Minor Scale contains a cool color that spices up your minor key guitar solos.
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