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▶ Open in the Songwright editorNotes: D E F G A A# C#
Mood: Exotic, dramatic, tense
The Harmonic Minor scale raises the 7th of natural minor, creating a dramatic, exotic leap that's a staple of classical, metal, and Middle-Eastern-flavoured music.
In the key of D, the D Harmonic Minor scale uses the notes D E F G A A# C#.
Common chords in this key: I (D), ii (E), iii (F), IV (G), V (A), vi (A#), vii° (C#)
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