Guitar Scale Logic
F# Harmonic Minor Guitar Scale in Open C
Harmonic Minor scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Open C.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
E|2--4--| C|------| G|------| C|------| G|------| C|------|
0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 2 notes
Theory & Context
Why This Shape Works
The F# Harmonic Minor scale uses F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E♯ and the formula 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7. In Open C tuning, the open strings run E C G C G C from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each F# 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. Open C is C-G-C-G-C-E from low to high. Its open strings form a C major chord, with C on three strings.
Spotlight the major 7th so the scale does not blur into natural minor. In Open C, use the three open C strings to check the roots when practising in C.
- F♯
- G♯
- A
- B
- C♯
- D
- E♯
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- F♯mminor
- F♯5power
- G♯dimdiminished
- Bmminor
- Bdimdiminished
- Bm7minor 7
- B5power
- C♯major
- C♯7dominant 7
- C♯5power