The guitar scales series is not done yet. Now it’s time to cover some minor scales. First one in line is the C harmonic minor guitar scale. Minor scales in general sound sadder and more depressing than major scales, and the progression is not that obvious as well. Therefore it might sound a little funny the first time you play it.

Here’s the basic pattern:

C harmonic minor scale v1

The tab:

C harmonic minor scale v1 tab

Now something more interesting. The following pattern lets you hit C sounds on three separate occasions and is easily transferable up and down the fretboard. Good pattern for practicing as minor scales typically require a slightly bigger amount of time to master.

C harmonic minor scale v2

C harmonic minor scale v2 tab

Lastly, check out this video tutorial to learn yet another pattern for the C harmonic minor scale.

If you want to learn more you can visit all-guitar-chords.com and get the full pattern for the C harmonic minor scale (click here).

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