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▶ Open in the Songwright editorNotes: E F# G A B C D#
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 E, the E Harmonic Minor scale uses the notes E F# G A B C D#.
Common chords in this key: I (E), ii (F#), iii (G), IV (A), V (B), vi (C), vii° (D#)
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