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D Harmonic Minor Scale

The D harmonic minor scale combines the darkness of D minor with an exotic raised 7th. It's a favorite for classical guitar, metal solos, and flamenco-inspired passages, offering dramatic tension and resolution.

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7

Notes

DEFGAA#C#

Diatonic Chords

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

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