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