Harmonic Minor Chord Scale

The harmonic minor chord scale is derived from the harmonic minor scale. 
The chords are displayed as played on the 2nd string set (middle 4 strings). 
A sound knowledge of chord scales is necessary for chord melody playing.  Learn this chord scale well, then learn it in all 12 keys.

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This table shows the relationship between the notes that make up the chords.

Eb

F

G

Ab

B

C

D

B

C

D

Eb

F

G

Ab

G

Ab

B

C

D

Eb

F

C

D

Eb

F

G

Ab

B

 

This shows the C harmonic minor scale.  Notice how the scale relates to the V7 chord (in this case, G7).

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This is a plain text version of 1st diagram

CmMaj7 Dm7b5 Emaj7#5 Fm7 G7 Abmaj7 Bdim CmMaj7
|--------------------------------|
|-4--6--8---9--12--13--15--16----|
|-4--5--7---8--10--12--13--16----|
|-5--6--9--10--12--13--15--17----|
|-3--5--6---8--10--11--14--15----|
|--------------------------------|

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