A♭ harmonic minor scale (piano)

The A♭ harmonic minor scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areA♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G. Free to print or download below.

A♭ harmonic minor scale piano keyboard diagram showing A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G

How to play the A♭ harmonic minor scale

  1. Find the root note. Start on A♭. The shaded keys show the A♭ harmonic minor scale ascending from the root up to the next A♭ an octave higher.
  2. Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G), before putting hands together.
  3. Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The A♭ harmonic minor scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in A♭.

Notes in the A♭ harmonic minor scale

The A♭ harmonic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised seventh, giving an exotic, classical 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 sound.

Is the A♭ harmonic minor piano scale free to print?

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