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.
To introduce contrast and evoke a Spanish-influenced sound, especially effective during the C7 chord passages.
Adds a dramatic and classical touch with a raised 7th, great for heightened tension.
Use the Harmonic Minor scale's distinct, exotic sound to add color and tension to your solos.
Using the C harmonic minor scale provides a distinct classical touch and enhances dramatic chord changes, perfect for advanced solos.
The C harmonic minor scale's distinctive raised 7th provides opportunities for neoclassical phrases and a dramatic twist to solos, appreciated by advanced players.
Incorporate this scale when playing over G7 to highlight the major and augmented 7th for extra tension.
The harmonic minor scale adds tension and drama to your playing, especially when highlighting the diminished (E dim) chord.
Provides a darker, more intense melodic color, especially impactful during the F sharp major chord change.
Adds drama and depth over the G7 chord, enhancing the scale's inherent tension.
Use this scale to bring an exotic twist, especially over the G augmented chord, creating tension and unusual note choices.