The Harmonic Minor scale is a 7 notes scale, with 7 modes. It has a kind of oriental feeling, because of its one and a half interval betwen the `b6th` and the `M7th`. The two most usited ones are : - Degree `I`, the harmonic minor. Played on `mM7,9,11,b13` chords. - Degree `V`, the super phyrgian. Played on `7,b9,11,b13` chords. - Degree `II`, no specific name. Played on `m7b5,b9,11` chords. It's perfect to play on minor `II V I`, with minor harmonic on `II - V` and minor on `I`. ![](C_harmonic_minor_scale_7th-chords.jpg) ## Guitar diagrams ![](The-Harmonic-Minor-Scale-5-Shapes.png) ## Practice <iframe width="100%" height="515" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hFdZpqgbOCc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> With 12 key changes <iframe width="100%" height="515" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJ-JFsP0BEk?start=33" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> ## Inspiration Soflt as in a morning sunrise is a #jazz standard in Cm, at least half of the chord sequence are minor `II V I`. Here's a take from Michael Brecker. Solos are insane! 🤯 <iframe width="100%" height="515" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GSLdcEaUOJ0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>