This step applies the harmonic minor scale note interval pattern starting from E, so that the correct piano keys and note pitches can be identified. So whereas the E natural minor scale has note D for the 7th note, this note is raised to arrive at note D# for this harmonic minor scale. The difference between the E harmonic minor scale and the E natural minor scale is that the 7th note position of the minor scale is raised by one half-tone / semitone. G is the mediant of the E harmonic minor scaleĪ is the subdominant of the E harmonic minor scaleī is the dominant of the E harmonic minor scaleĬ is the submediant of the E harmonic minor scaleĭ# is the leading tone of the E harmonic minor scaleĮ is the octave of the E harmonic minor scale

E harmonic minor scale degrees Note no.Į is the tonic of the E harmonic minor scaleį# is the supertonic of the E harmonic minor scale The stave diagrams above show the scale notes without a key signature, with the sharp / flat adjustments inserted before each note on the staff.įor the key signature of this scale, showing the symbols grouped correctly next to the bass or treble clef symbol at the beginning, have a look at the E harmonic minor key signature.

These note names are shown below on the treble clef followed by the bass clef. Middle C (midi note 60) is shown with an orange line under the 2nd note on the piano diagram. The 8th note of the E harmonic minor scale is E The 7th note of the E harmonic minor scale is D# The 6th note of the E harmonic minor scale is C The 5th note of the E harmonic minor scale is B The 4th note of the E harmonic minor scale is A The 3rd note of the E harmonic minor scale is G The 2nd note of the E harmonic minor scale is F# The 1st note of the E harmonic minor scale is E E harmonic minor scale note names Note no. Since the natural minor key is itself on the Circle of 5ths - E minor on circle of 5ths, this means that this is a commonly used harmonic minor scale key. This harmonic minor scale is based on the natural minor scale with the same key / tonic note - E natural minor scale. It also shows the scale degree names for all 8 notes. This step shows the ascending E harmonic minor scale on the piano, treble clef and bass clef.

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