Guitar Scale Logic
D Harmonic Minor Guitar Scale in DADGAD
Harmonic Minor scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for DADGAD.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
D|---------------------------------------0--| A|------------------------------------4-----| G|---------------------------0--2--3--------| D|------------------0--2--3-----------------| A|---------0--1--4--------------------------| D|0--2--3-----------------------------------|
0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 14 notes
Theory & Context
Why This Shape Works
The D Harmonic Minor scale uses D, E, F, G, A, B♭, C♯ 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 D 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.
- D
- E
- F
- G
- A
- B♭
- C♯
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- Dmminor
- D5power
- Edimdiminished
- Gmminor
- Gdimdiminished
- Gm7minor 7
- G5power
- Amajor
- A7dominant 7
- A5power