Harmonic Minor

theory of Harmonic Minor

Harmonic Minor scale fingerings

modes and harmonized scale of Harmonic Minor

most common modes are I and V

I. Harmonic Minor

chord: m(maj7)

intervals: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7 8

II. Locrian Natural 6 (or Dorian b2 b5)

chord: m7b5

intervals: 1 b2 b3 4 b5 6 b7 8

III. Ionian Augmented

chord: maj7#5

intervals: 1 2 3 4 #5 6 7 8

IV. Dorian #4

chord: m7

intervals: 1 2 b3 #4 5 6 b7 8

V. Phrygian Dominant (or Alhijaz)

chord: 7

intervals: 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7 8

VI. Lydian #2

chord: maj7

intervals: 1 #2 3 #4 5 6 7 8

VII. Ultralocrian (or Superlocrian bb7)

chord: dim7

intervals: 1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 bb7 8

Performance Tracks from “For Music Geeks Only”

Backing Tracks for Each Mode

Harmonic Minor Harmonized Scales

In Most Real-Life Progressions, Use Harmonic Minor Sparingly

Phrygian Dominant