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C# harmonic minor scale
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C# harmonic minor scale — chords and intervals
The C# harmonic minor scale is a variation of the minor scale that introduces a strong leading tone. On guitar, the notes are C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A, C. 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 C# harmonic minor are C#mMaj7, D#m7b5, E+maj7, F#m7, G#7, Amaj7, B#o7.
The C# harmonic minor scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-H-3H-H.
Diatonic chords: C#mMaj7, D#m7b5, E+maj7, F#m7, G#7, Amaj7, B#o7.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the C# harmonic minor scale on guitar.