A𝄫 Harmonic Minor
Natural minor with a raised 7th, restoring the leading-tone pull to the tonic. The augmented 2nd between ♭6 and ♮7 gives it its characteristic exotic edge.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: synthesised in-browser via Tone.js (MIT)
What notes are in the A𝄫 Harmonic Minor scale?
The A𝄫 Harmonic Minor scale uses the notes A𝄫, B𝄫, C𝄫, D𝄫, E𝄫, F𝄫, G♭ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Harmonic Minor scale formula?
The Harmonic Minor scale follows the interval pattern W H W W H W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on A𝄫 to get the A𝄫 Harmonic Minor scale.
What chords work over A𝄫 Harmonic Minor?
Harmonic minor's diatonic chords include i minor, ii°, ♭III+ augmented, iv minor, V major (with the leading tone), ♭VI major, vii° diminished. V→i is the strong cadence.
How do I finger A𝄫 Harmonic Minor on Cor Anglais?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Harmonic Minor scale?
Natural minor with a raised 7th, restoring the leading-tone pull to the tonic. The augmented 2nd between ♭6 and ♮7 gives it its characteristic exotic edge.