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F# Harmonic Minor Guitar Scale in Open G

Harmonic Minor scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Open G.

Formula 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7
Tuning D B G D G D
Scale Notes 7 notes

Interactive fretboard

Scale Map

Root notes are highlighted in amber. Use the buttons to isolate each five-fret position.

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D D
F
F#
G#
A
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C#
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G#
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G#
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G#
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G#
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G#
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G#
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Root Note Scale Note

Scale Tablature

Position 1

D|---------------------------------------4--|
B|---------------------------------3--6-----|
G|------------------------2--4--6-----------|
D|---------------3--4--6--------------------|
G|------2--4--6-----------------------------|
D|4--6--------------------------------------|

Pattern shows scale notes in 2-6 frets for position 1.

Theory & Context

Why This Shape Works

F# Harmonic Minor in Open G tuning puts the notes F#, G#, A, B, C#, D, F under your fingers in a layout that feels dramatic, classical and sharply directional. Open G stacks a ready-made major chord under your fingers, which changes how the neck breathes and makes partial chords and droning double-stops easier to hear. On this page you can switch between all visible notes or five smaller positions, study a pre-rendered tab pattern for each zone and match the sound against chords that stay inside the scale. Because the interval formula is 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7, every diagram here is generated from exact semitone math instead of guessed text. Start with Position 1 to lock in the tonic, then connect Positions 2 and 3 so you can move into riffs, lead fills and improvised phrases without losing the key center.

Overview

Harmonic Minor sounds dramatic, classical and sharply directional and is especially useful for neo-classical leads, dark cadences and cinematic themes. Open G feels rootsy, slide-friendly and chord-rich.

Pro Tip

Spotlight the major 7th so the scale does not blur into natural minor. In Open G, it is great for rhythm guitar ideas that need instant harmony.

  • F#
  • G#
  • A
  • B
  • C#
  • D
  • F

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

Chord options generated from the same note pool.

  • F#mminor
  • F#5power
  • G#dimdiminished
  • Bmminor
  • Bdimdiminished
  • Bm7minor 7
  • B5power
  • C#major
  • C#7dominant 7
  • C#5power

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