The A harmonic minor scale has 7 notes: A, B, C, D, E, F and G#. Its formula is 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1½ – ½.
The harmonic minor scale is the natural minor with a major seventh: this leading tone pulls strongly toward the tonic and creates an exotic interval (an augmented second) between degrees 6 and 7.
A harmonic minor
A B C D E F G# · 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.
Notes and intervals
Same notes (modes and relatives)
Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)
Try it in the app
Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the A harmonic minor scale?
The notes of the A harmonic minor scale are A, B, C, D, E, F and G#.
What is the formula of the harmonic minor scale?
The formula of the harmonic minor scale is 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7: it is built with the steps 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1½ – ½ (in tones).
How many accidentals are in the A harmonic minor scale?
The A harmonic minor scale has 1 sharp.
Which chords go with the A harmonic minor scale?
The chords of the A harmonic minor scale are A minor, B diminished, C augmented, D minor, E major, F major and Ab diminished.