A♭ harmonic minor scale (guitar)
The A♭ harmonic minor scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areA♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ harmonic minor scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (A♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the A♭ harmonic minor sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every A♭ harmonic minor note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in A♭, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the A♭ harmonic minor scale
The A♭ harmonic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised seventh, giving an exotic, classical or neoclassical sound. Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G.
A♭ harmonic minor scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ harmonic minor scale?
The A♭ harmonic minor scale contains the notes A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G.
What is the A♭ harmonic minor scale used for?
It is a minor scale with a raised seventh, giving an exotic, classical or neoclassical sound.
Is the A♭ harmonic minor scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.