There are seven notes in the E harmonic minor scale: Let’s get started! The E Harmonic Minor Scale Finally, we’ll learn a movable version of the harmonic minor scale, and work on some exercises that will help you master this scale on the guitar. We’ll learn how to play the E harmonic minor scale in two positions, and practice chords that accompany this scale. In this lesson, we’ll study the harmonic minor scale, using the E harmonic minor scale - one of the most commonly used harmonic scales - as an example.
The raised seventh gives the harmonic minor scale its unique flavor. If you’re already familiar with playing natural minor scales, you’ll notice that the harmonic minor scale shares all but one note with the natural minor scale.