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.
Epic Heartache Ballad Guitar Backing Track Jam in C minor
Use the Harmonic Minor scale's distinct, exotic sound to add color and tension to your solos.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Cm – Chill Groove 90BPM
Using the C harmonic minor scale provides a distinct classical touch and enhances dramatic chord changes, perfect for advanced solos.
Crying Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in C minor
The C harmonic minor scale's distinctive raised 7th provides opportunities for neoclassical phrases and a dramatic twist to solos, appreciated by advanced players.
Lonely Night Blues Guitar Backing Track in C Minor (Cm7) l BT 580
Incorporate this scale when playing over G7 to highlight the major and augmented 7th for extra tension.
Greasy Live Funky Blues Jam Track | Guitar Backing Track (C Minor)
The harmonic minor scale adds tension and drama to your playing, especially when highlighting the diminished (E dim) chord.
Slow & Intense Whiskey Blues Backing Track in C minor | SZBT 1093
Provides a darker, more intense melodic color, especially impactful during the F sharp major chord change.
Blues Funk Guitar Backing Track in C minor | SZBT 1098
Adds drama and depth over the G7 chord, enhancing the scale's inherent tension.
Morning Latin Blues Backing Track in C minor | SZBT 1105
Use this scale to bring an exotic twist, especially over the G augmented chord, creating tension and unusual note choices.
Fusion Backing Track 95 bpm in Cm
The harmonic minor offers a classical flair with a distinct leading tone, perfect for adding tension over dominant chords.
Lonesome Ballad Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in C minor
Introduce a classical vibe blended with blues, offering dramatic tension with its unique intervals.