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Double harmonic scale chords

Double harmonic scale chords

Chords of the Double Harmonic Major scale

  1. What are the chords of a double harmonic major key?
  2. Why is it called double harmonic scale?
  3. What chords are in the harmonic minor scale?

What are the chords of a double harmonic major key?

If an E major scale is E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D#, E, then you create the Double-Harmonic Major by simply flattening the 2nd and 6th scale degrees, giving you E, F, G#, A, B, C, D#, E. ... Of course, one needn't use corresponding chords to enjoy the scale.

Why is it called double harmonic scale?

It is referred to as the "double harmonic" scale because it contains two harmonic tetrads featuring augmented seconds. By contrast, both the harmonic major and harmonic minor scales contain only one augmented second, located between their sixth and seventh degrees.

What chords are in the harmonic minor scale?

A Harmonic Minor

In A, it's an Em chord: E, G, and B. Take a look at how the raised 7th of the harmonic minor scale affects the dominant chord. In A harmonic minor, the 7th scale degree is raised from G to Gs. This Gs changes the Em chord, E-G-B, to E major, E-Gs-B.

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