What is Harmonic Minor Chord Scale?
To form a harmonic minor chord scale, we use the notes of the harmonic minor scale to build chords using a specific formula. Harmonic Minor has a distinct sound due to the raised seventh degree of the scale, which is a half step higher than the natural minor scale. The formula for building chords from the harmonic minor scale is as follows:
i – ii(dim) – III+ – iv – V – VI – vii(dim)
Where:
- i represents the tonic chord, which is a minor triad built on the first note of the scale
- ii(dim) represents a diminished triad built on the second note of the scale
- III+ represents an augmented triad built on the third note of the scale
- iv represents a minor triad built on the fourth note of the scale
- V represents a major triad built on the fifth note of the scale
- VI represents a major triad built on the sixth note of the scale
- vii(dim) represents a diminished triad built on the seventh note of the scale
For example, if we were to build a harmonic minor chord scale starting on A, we would have the following chords:
A minor – B diminished – C augmented – D minor – E major – F major – G# diminished – A minor
A Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
A# Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
B Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
C Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
C# Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
D Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
D# Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
E Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
F Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
F# Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
G Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
G# Harmonic Minor Chord Scale
More chords scales are coming soon including Melodic Minor, Major 7th, Minor 7th, dominant etc etc
Also check:
Mastering Major Chord Scale – The Essential Theory for Guitarist
The Essential Guide to Mastering the Minor Chord Scale
Guitar Triplets Exercise With Minor Pentatonic Scale
Augmented Chords in Music: Song Examples, Triads, Charts and Theory