Scales

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C HARMONIC MINOR

C – D – E♭ – F – G – A♭ – B – C

C
OPEN
D
1 + 3
E♭
2 + 3
F
1
G
OPEN
A♭
2 + 3
B
2
C
OPEN
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Cm(maj7) · G7♭9 → Cm · minor ii-V-i

Minor with a raised 7. Use it over the V7 going home to a minor chord.

Concert key

Written C on B♭ trumpet sounds concert B♭.

Know the scale?

Learn minor ii–V–i licks that use C harmonic minor.

  • Starlight ExpressDm7♭5 - G7♭9 - Cm6 · ♩ = 59
  • Astor CandlelightDm7♭5 - G7♭9 - Cm · ♩ = 70
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