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