F# Harmonic Minor Scale

E#
C#
G#
B
F#
D
A
B
E#
C#
G#
B
F#
C#
D
A
E#
D
F#
C#
G#
B
D
A
E#
G#
E#
F#
C#
A
B
F#
D
E#
G#
B
F#
C#
G#
A
D
A
E#
C#
G#
B
F#
D
A
B
E#
C#
G#
B
F#
C#
D
A
E#
D
F#
C#
G#
B
D
A
E#
G#
E#
F#
C#
A
B
F#
D
E#
G#
B
F#
C#
G#
A
D
A
E#
C#
G#
B
F#
D
A
B
E#
C#
G#
B
F#
C#

F# Harmonic Minor Scale notes: F# G# A B C# D E#. Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7. Chords in this scale: F#m, G#dim, Aaug, Bm, C#, D, E#dim.

Harmonic minor is natural minor with a raised seventh: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7. The wide step between b6 and 7 gives it a dramatic, classical, slightly exotic sound. It exists to give a minor key a major V chord (E7 in A minor), and neoclassical players like Yngwie Malmsteen and Ritchie Blackmore lean on it heavily.