How To Use The Harmonic Minor Scale

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[seanslavin]

I was taught to use the harmonic minor scale whenever you are in a minor key but the V chord is major. Same as what Jack says. Hotel California is an example of this.

[KenTeel]

This is an excellent lesson. You have a natural sense as a teacher. The two things that I would add are: Show, in standard notation, the notes that you're playing. And, do this example in the key of C so that you're only dealing with one accidental (a G# note), actually an A minor progression.

[dragomirrr]

Jack Thank you for every little phrase and lesson you give us. I dont know if you know how much it means for people like me.

[ap]

Thanks for the great lesson!! I’ve always loved the sound of harmonic minor scale, and now I have a much clearer idea how to set up chord progressions to maximize it. 🙏

[jawzjamz]

Smooth and Buttery... awesome JR! Thanks

[schism]

Your lessons have opened up my playing so much. Love these videos. Much appreciated sir

[thAMG]

Nice solo with some slight neo soul flavours in there, Jack.

You da man!

[Sammywhat]

Exceedingly listenable. If that's a word. It is now. If it wasn't. Thank you, Mr. Ruch!! 😻

[John--]

This helped a bunch, thanks! I subbed!

[trevoracourt]

Jack you are a beautiful guitar player

[MrPeak]

Thank you for upping the audio on your voice in videos! <3 A lot of times in the past, you'd trail off in volume while speaking and it was hard to hear without turning it up. D: And then it was way loud when you play in the next scene. Love your lessons and playing!

[BlackMath]

its also useful if you consider it from the major perspective (modal mixture/borrowed chord scenario ) (Ionian #5/Major Augmented) in your example Eb. If and when you encounter a major III chord.. .... or Phrygian Dominant in a III to IV in some Spanish flavored tunes

[andrewmcarthur]

That D note sounds great over the C minor chord

[aminahmed]

2what a fantastic video have a wonderful day Jack ❤😊

[wesleyhendricks]

Thanks for this tutorial Jack. I love the way your guitar sounds. I mean I really love it. 🥰Also your drums, is it live drums or a plugin? It sounds awesome!

[Japanese_Made_Easy_Podcast]

Have been looking for something "jazzy" to play over the V7 in Thrill Is Gone and I think I just found it. How'd you know I needed this?

[HarryBarry]

Hello Jack! I have a question for you. What happens of you play f# harmonic minor over an A major chord?

All the best!

[trabrex]

Forget the harmonic minor just do diminished.