C♯ Harmonic Minor
C♯ · D♯ · E · F♯ · G♯ · A · B♯
Raising just the seventh of the natural minor gives C♯ 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 C♯ Harmonic Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Incorporating the C# harmonic minor scale introduces an exotic melodic touch that can stand out in improvisations.
Enhance your solos with the harmonic minor scale's unique sound, adding some exotic flair to your playing.