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B Harmonic Major Scale

The B harmonic major scale lowers the 6th of B major to G natural, creating a bittersweet, classical character. Though rare on guitar, it offers unique harmonic possibilities for adventurous composers.

Formula

1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 7

Notes

BC#D#EF#GA#

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the B Harmonic Major scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

ii° C# dim
iii D# Minor
iv E Minor
VI+ G aug
vii° A# dim
Explore this scale on the interactive fretboard tool