Guitar Scale Logic
C Harmonic Minor Guitar Scale in Whole Step Down
Harmonic Minor scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Whole Step Down.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
D|------------------------0--1--3--| A|------------------2--3-----------| F|---------0--2--3-----------------| C|0--2--3--------------------------| G|---------------------------------| D|---------------------------------|
0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 11 notes
Theory & Context
Why This Shape Works
The C Harmonic Minor scale uses C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B and the formula 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7. In Whole Step Down tuning, the open strings run D A F C G D from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each C 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. Whole Step Down lowers every string by two semitones. The string relationships stay the same as Standard tuning.
Spotlight the major 7th so the scale does not blur into natural minor. In Whole Step Down, remember that a familiar shape now sounds a whole tone lower.
- C
- D
- E♭
- F
- G
- A♭
- B
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- Cmminor
- C5power
- Ddimdiminished
- Fmminor
- Fdimdiminished
- Fm7minor 7
- F5power
- Gmajor
- G7dominant 7
- G5power