The Harmonic Minor Scale Explored

The most common use for the harmonic minor scale is over the V dominant 7th chord (referred to as V7) in a minor key. For those of you who aren't familiar with chord theory, the V7 chord in a minor key is seven frets up from the first chord in the key. For example, in the key of Aminor, the V7 chord is E7 (the note E is seven frets up from A). In the key of Eminor, the V7 chord would be B7.

Technical Note For Theory Geeks Only:

Playing a harmonic minor scale over the V7 chord outlines a V7(b9,b13) chord. This scale will NOT work over an unaltered 9th chord.

• Using the Harmonic Minor to Add New Sounds to Your Solos
• First Position of the Harmonic Minor
• Second Position of the Harmonic Minor
• Theory Behind the Harmonic Minor Scale
• Harmonic Minor Scale Over the Guitar Fretboard
• Diatonic Chords of the Harmonic Minor
• Using the Harmonic Minor Scale Over Minor Chords
• Listening to and Practicing Harmonic Minor Solos
• Using the Harmonic Minor Scale Over Dominant 7th Chords
• Using the Harmonic Minor Scale in the Real World