Guitar Scale Logic
B Harmonic Minor Guitar Scale in DADGAD
Harmonic Minor scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for DADGAD.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
D|---------------------------0--2--4--| A|------------------------4-----------| G|---------------0--3--4--------------| D|------0--2--4-----------------------| A|2--4--------------------------------| D|------------------------------------|
0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 12 notes
Theory & Context
Why This Shape Works
The B Harmonic Minor scale uses B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A♯ and the formula 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7. In DADGAD tuning, the open strings run D A G D A D from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each B root, then select a five-fret position to see its tablature. The chord suggestions use notes from this scale.
Harmonic Minor sounds dramatic, classical and sharply directional. Try it for neo-classical leads, dark cadences and cinematic themes. DADGAD is D-A-D-G-A-D from low to high. The open strings contain D, A and G, leaving out the third of a D chord.
Spotlight the major 7th so the scale does not blur into natural minor. In DADGAD, try an open-string drone that fits your chosen key and scale.
- B
- C♯
- D
- E
- F♯
- G
- A♯
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- Bmminor
- B5power
- C♯dimdiminished
- Emminor
- Edimdiminished
- Em7minor 7
- E5power
- F♯major
- F♯7dominant 7
- F♯5power