C Harmonic minor scale

Notes: C · D · Eb · F · G · Ab · B

Sounds exotic or classical. Features a large gap that gives it a Middle-Eastern flavor.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in C Harmonic minor

1P Degree

Minor Diagrams

2M Degree

Ddim

Diminished Diagrams

3m Degree

Ebaug

Augmented Diagrams

4P Degree

Minor Diagrams

5P Degree

Major Diagrams

6m Degree

Major Diagrams

7M Degree

Bdim

Diminished Diagrams

The C harmonic minor scale is a 7-note diatonic sequence used across many songs. Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

Chords built on the 1P, 4P, and 5P degrees usually provide the main harmonic movement.