I would urge you to explore the harmonic minor scale across the entire guitar neck using the CAGED system. The good news is that, if you are confident with using the natural minor scale, a great ...

For G natural minor (G, A, B b , C, D, E b , F) you end up with Dm (V) going to Gm (I). The solution was to raise the seventh note to give the harmonic minor - the notes in G harmonic minor are G, A, ...

Example 5 This pattern is a mirror image of Example 1. That said, the Harmonic Minor scale shape has wider minor 3rd stretches (the Aeolian doesn’t), so keep your fretting hand relaxed and light on ...

Harmonic minors use the relative major key signature and raise the seventh note of the scale. For example, in A harmonic minor there are no sharps or flats other than the raised seventh of G#.

Harmonic minors use the relative major key signature and raise the seventh note of the scale. For example, in A harmonic minor there are no sharps or flats other than the raised seventh of G#.