eBGDAE 123456789101112131415 F G G# B C D D# F G B C D D# F G G# B C D D# F G G# B C D D# F G G# B C D D# F G G# B C D D# F G G# B C D F G G# B C D D# F G

C Harmonic Minor Scale

The C harmonic minor scale adds a raised 7th to the natural minor, creating an exotic, Middle Eastern flavor. Its distinctive augmented second interval gives it a dramatic, classical character used in neoclassical metal and flamenco.

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7

Notes

CDD#FGG#B

Diatonic Chords

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

ii° D dim
III+ D# aug
iv F Minor
vii° B dim
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