The G Sharp Harmonic Minor scale is a musical scale that starts and ends on G# natural. It belongs to the group of Harmonic Minor scales which were originally designed to assist with chords, but they also appear in melodies. This scale is used in a diverse range of music genres, from classical composers like Mozart to contemporary pop stars like Katy Perry, and even in the genre of neo-classical metal.
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NOTES ON THE G SHARP HARMONIC MINOR SCALE
The notes of the G sharp harmonic Minor Scale are: G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E, Fx, G#
G SHARP HARMONIC MINOR INTERVALS
The harmonic minor scale is similar to the natural minor scale, except that it raises the 7th degree by a semitone. This change alters the major 2nd interval between the 6th and 7th notes to an augmented 2nd. The intervals in the G# Harmonic Minor scale are listed below, and it’s important to note that these intervals remain consistent across all harmonic minor scales
G SHARP HARMONIC MINOR MODES
The natural minor scale is equivalent to the Aeolian mode. By raising the 7th of the Aeolian mode, we obtain the harmonic minor scale, which is denoted as Aeolian #7. The beauty of modes is that they are interconnected; for example, A Aeolian and B Locrian have the same notes, with the exception that B Locrian begins on a B. Similarly, C Ionian has the same notes as A Aeolian, but it starts and ends on a C.
Using this method, we can produce modes for G# Harmonic Minor, and the corresponding mode names and notes are presented below.
HOW TO PLAY THE G SHARP HARMONIC MINOR SCALE
On piano
To play the G sharp harmonic minor scale, you can refer to the diagram provided below.
On guitar
The harmonic minor scale can be played in several position on the guitar. Here is the standard position starting on a G. This shape can be moved up and down the neck to play different harmonic minor scales.
THE KEY SIGNATURE OF THE G SHARP HARMONIC MINOR
When performing a piece in a minor key, the harmonic minor scale is frequently utilized. For instance, if we play G# Harmonic Minor, our composition will be in the key of G# (natural) Minor. Since G# minor is the relative minor of B major, it has a key signature of five sharps.
G SHARP HARMONIC MINOR ON CLEFS
Below is the G sharp harmonic Minor Scale written in the treble clef, bass clef, alto clef and tenor clef including both ascending and descending.
Treble Clef
Bass Clef
Alto Clef
Tenor Clef
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