D Harmonic Minor
D · E · F · G · A · B♭ · C♯
Raising just the seventh of the natural minor gives D 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 D Harmonic Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
The D harmonic minor scale adds a dramatic flair with its distinct raised seventh, perfect for creating tension.
Use this scale to add an exotic, classical twist to your playing, particularly effective over dominant chords.
Captures the dark, exotic essence of flamenco, making solos sound more authentic and engaging.
Use this scale over the A7 chord to introduce dramatic leading tones and resolve strongly back to D minor.
Offers that classic minor sound enhanced by the leading tone, creating tension and resolution fitting for jazz.
Its raised 7th degree brings an exotic and dramatic color that fits well over the progression shifts.
The exotic character of the harmonic minor scale offers a dramatic twist, particularly when soloing over the A (aug) and Ab7 chords.
Useful for exploring dramatic flair, especially when transitioning over the m7 and major chords.
Adds a classical and dramatic flavor with its distinctive raised seventh degree, creating tension and a resolution space.
This scale introduces a raised 7th, adding exotic and dramatic flair to your solos, aligning well with the blues mood.