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