The Harmonic Minor scale is a 7 notes scale, with 7 modes. It has a kind of oriental feeling, because of its one and a half interval betwen the b6th and the M7th.
The two most usited ones are :
- Degree
I, the harmonic minor. Played onmM7,9,11,b13chords. - Degree
V, the super phyrgian. Played on7,b9,11,b13chords. - Degree
II, no specific name. Played onm7b5,b9,11chords.
It’s perfect to play on minor II V I, with minor harmonic on II - V and minor on I.
Guitar diagrams
Practice
With 12 key changes
Inspiration
Soflt as in a morning sunrise is a jazz standard in Cm, at least half of the chord sequence are minor II V I. Here’s a take from Michael Brecker. Solos are insane! 🤯