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B Harmonic Minor Scale

The B harmonic minor scale has a piercing, dramatic character. Its raised A# creates powerful tension and resolution, making it popular in neoclassical guitar, metal solos, and Eastern European-inspired music.

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7

Notes

BC#DEF#GA#

Diatonic Chords

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

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