The harmonic minor scale
The raised 7th
A minor scale starts from the notes of its key signature. In the harmonic minor, the 7th note is raised by a semitone, going up and coming down. The raised 7th is always written as an accidental: it is never in the key signature.
Quick check
In A harmonic minor, which note is raised?
E minor and D minor
- E minor: F sharp (key signature), and D sharp (raised 7th).
- D minor: B flat (key signature), and C sharp (raised 7th).
Quick check
Which accidental does E harmonic minor need, besides its key signature?
Remember
- Harmonic minor: the 7th is raised, up and down.
- Always an accidental, never in the key signature.
- A minor G sharp, E minor D sharp, D minor C sharp.
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