Our A minor pentatonic and A natural minor scales by contrast feature a b7th interval, or G natural. So the Harmonic Minor’s G# sits perfectly over the E7 chord, outlining its major 3rd.

With the major 3rd interval in it, it can also fit easily over a major chord or a dominant chord. 1 – 2 – b3 – 3 – 4 – b5 – 5 – 6 – b7 Lydian Dominant (aka The Simpsons scale) But not to make ...

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, ...

Formula for the harmonic minor scale: W - H - W - W - H - (W+H) - H Note how one of the intervals is actually three half-steps (whole + half). Here is an example of a harmonic minor scale: G harmonic ...

To fully observe the minor key harmony, the best way to create lines and chord voicings for E7 resolving to the tonic A minor in this key would be to use the notes of A harmonic minor starting on E.

Try playing scales together with various chords in a progression and emphasize notes of the scale that imply tension and resolution. This will turn your examine-a-scale practice into a way to express ...

You don't need to know many guitar scales to play guitar solos – but you do need to know this one. The minor pentatonic is good enough for players including Angus Young, Slash, Eric Clapton, Jack ...