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

E Harmonic Minor Scale

The E harmonic minor scale is one of the most accessible harmonic minor keys on guitar, with the raised D# creating an exotic Eastern sound. It's essential for neoclassical metal, flamenco, and classical guitar.

Formula

1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7

Notes

EF#GABCD#

Diatonic Chords

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

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