F Harmonic Minor
F · G · A♭ · B♭ · C · D♭ · E
Raising just the seventh of the natural minor gives F 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 F Harmonic Minor has been identified to match well with the track.
Gives a distinctive gypsy jazz flair and works beautifully over dominant chords, illuminating the classic Django Reinhardt vibe.
This scale introduces a more dramatic flair with its raised 7th, creating harmonic tension that suits the dark mood of the track.
By using F harmonic minor, you can add an exotic touch and dynamic contrast to your jam, especially over minor-dominant transitions.
Adding the harmonic minor scale gives you exotic color tones to experiment with over the complex chord changes.
The F harmonic minor scale offers exotic and dramatic touches, perfect for adding tension and release in solos.
Use this scale to create dramatic escalations and expressive tension in your solos.
Use this scale for moments where minor-to-major shifts occur in the progression to create mesmerizing solos.
Improvise over minor dominant chords using the F Harmonic Minor Scale to produce exotic, moving lines.
Suitable for creating dramatic tension, especially before resolving to F minor chords.