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Harmonic minor scale · Modes I-VII

(intervals in A harmonic minor)
 
III
phrygian
j3
E phrygian j3 (mode III) / A harmonic minor scale for guitars (intervals)
roman numerals I to XV
IV
lydian
#2
F lydian #2 (mode IV) / A harmonic minor scale for guitars (intervals)
roman numerals I to XV
V
mixo-
lydian
#1
G mixolydian #1 (mode V) / A harmonic minor scale for guitars (intervals)
roman numerals I to XV
VI
aeolian
j7
A aeolian j7 (mode VI) / A harmonic minor scale for guitars (intervals)
roman numerals I to XV
VII
locrian
j6
B locrian j6 (mode VII) / A harmonic minor scale for guitars (intervals)
roman numerals I to XV
I
ionian
#5
C ionian #5 (mode I) / A harmonic minor scale for guitars (intervals)
roman numerals I to XV
II
dorian
#4
D dorian #4 (mode II) / A harmonic minor scale for guitars (intervals)
roman numerals I to XV
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Intervals of the harmonic minor scale in seven positions

In harmonic minor, the 7th degree of natural minor is raised by one semitone, resulting in the intervals root (1), second (2), minor third (m3), fourth (4), fifth (5), minor sixth (b6) and major seventh (j7). To reach these notes in all positions on the guitar neck, seven distinct fingerings are formed and given the names of harmonic modes I-VII. To move a pattern to other keys than A harmonic minor, use the transposing table.