G# Harmonic Minor Scale

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