A Harmonic Minor scale
Natural minor with a raised 7th. Used in classical and metal.
7 notes · Standard tuning
Root (A)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
A
R
B
2
C
♭3
D
4
E
5
F
♭6
G#
7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the A Harmonic Minor scale across the neck.
Harmonic Minor in other keys
About the A Harmonic Minor scale
The A Harmonic Minor scale contains the notes A, B, C, D, E, F, G#. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – ♭6 – 7. The diagram above shows all positions of the A Harmonic Minor scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (A); outlined dots are other scale tones.