A Harmonic Minor
A · B · C · D · E · F · G♯
Raising just the seventh of the natural minor gives A Harmonic Minor a proper leading tone and, as a side effect, an augmented second between the flattened sixth and that seventh. That wide step is what produces its dramatic, faintly Eastern flavour, heard throughout classical music, neoclassical metal, klezmer, and flamenco. It also generates the phrygian dominant scale.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where A Harmonic Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Fading Memories | Slow Blues Backing Track in A Minor | BT 711
For a more advanced approach, use the A Harmonic Minor scale to infuse your solos with an exotic flair, especially effective over altered and dominant chords.
Emotional Slow Rock Ballad Guitar Backing Track C Major
The A Harmonic Minor scale can provide exotic color when played over the A minor chord, adding depth and intrigue.
A Hamonic Minor Explained | Spanish Flamenco Guitar Backing Track
The A harmonic minor scale is an excellent choice as it matches the track's key and increases the flamenco intensity through its unique intervals.
Ominous Psychedelic Blues Rock Backing Track for Guitar in A Minor
Delivers a dramatic feel, especially over the E7 chord, by outlining a raised seventh that is not present in natural minor.
Harmonic Neo Soul Backing Track in Am - 86 bpm
The harmonic minor scale is particularly effective over the E7 chord, providing a dramatic and passionate feel.
Smooth Jazz Fusion R&B Backing Track Am - 90 BPM Jam Track
Useful for creating dramatic tension over chords like E-aug and E-major.
Lonesome Blues Guitar Backing Track in A Minor (Am7) l BT 567
Playing the A harmonic minor scale adds exotic and melodic flair over the E7 resolving back to A.
Blistering ALL LIVE Heavy Slow Blues Jam | Guitar Backing Track (A Minor)
This scale adds a touch of the exotic to the blues, especially effective over the E7 chords, offering a compelling flavor shift.
Smooth Jazz Fusion Backing Track – The Smooth Affair in Am (93 BPM)
This scale adds color and intrigue during the augmented sections, perfect for intermediate players.
E Penso a Te (And I Think of You) – Smooth Jazz Ballad Backing Track in A minor (70 BPM)
Ideal for dramatic moments, especially over the E7 chord to underscore tension and resolution.