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Harmonic Minor Scales
Play all 12 harmonic minor scales - natural minor with a raised 7th
The harmonic minor scale raises the seventh degree of the natural minor scale by a half step. This creates a distinctive exotic sound and - crucially - creates a dominant seventh chord on the fifth degree of the minor key, giving minor keys a much stronger pull back home.
Concepts
- Scales & MelodyLevel 3
- Harmony & ChordsLevel 2
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