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B harmonic minor scale
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B harmonic minor scale — chords and intervals
The B harmonic minor scale is a variation of the minor scale that introduces a strong leading tone. On guitar, the notes are B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A#. It has a distinctive exotic or Middle Eastern flavor due to the wide gap between its upper notes, and is used to provide the harmonic tension necessary for classical minor-key resolutions. It is a staple in neo-classical metal and flamenco. The diatonic chords of B harmonic minor are BmMaj7, C#m7b5, D+maj7, Em7, F#7, Gmaj7, A#o7.
The B harmonic minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-H-3H-H.
Diatonic chords: BmMaj7, C#m7b5, D+maj7, Em7, F#7, Gmaj7, A#o7.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the B harmonic minor scale on guitar.