Harmonic minor keys are used when writing chords ... scales mean that triads based on these degrees of the scale make different kinds of chords. These chromatic alterations have been the basis ...

So, as you can see it’s a great scale with which to outline chords and provide the correct melodic and harmonic content. The following examples and study piece show how the harmonic minor scale ...

The Hungarian Gypsy scale is the fourth mode of the double harmonic scale, and is a great choice over minor/major 7th chords. The Arabian scale is our final minor offering, although it is actually ...