Harmonic Minor Scale Harmony
Now available in paperback across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America
Available for both guitar and bass guitar.
Take your playing to the next level with Harmonic Minor Scale Harmony! This book teaches you the harmonic minor scale, the chords within it, and the corresponding arpeggios, giving you a complete understanding of how this unique scale shapes harmony across the fretboard. Whether on guitar or bass, you’ll use the CAGED system to apply every shape across the neck, connect scales to chords and arpeggios, and unlock the distinctive sound of the harmonic minor in your playing.
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What This Book Will Teach You
1. Master the harmonic minor scale across the fretboard using the CAGED system
2. Play minor, major, diminished, and altered dominant chords with confidence
3. Learn corresponding arpeggios for every chord type within the scale
4. Connect scales, chords, and arpeggios for exotic and classical-sounding harmony
5. Build a strong foundation for solos, riffs, fills, and advanced arrangements
6. Understand harmonic minor formulas in a clear, easy-to-follow layout
7. Expand your fretboard knowledge while exploring new tonal colours
8. Apply harmonic minor to metal, jazz, classical, flamenco, and fusion styles
9. Break out of the major/minor rut and unlock fresh melodic ideas
10. Mastering these shapes will give you the tools to write, improvise, and perform with sophistication and confidence
What people are saying
‘This book shows everything you need to play any chords and show the placement as well with notes on each string great for old times players and a new player as well.’ - Piper
‘I was a bit apprehensive when I first purchased this book especially on the kindle addition but the kindle version works perfectly and what an amazing book, all I'll ever need to know about chords and chord shapes. I can't wait for the next book!’ - Mr. M. C. Norris
‘Loving this book! I’ve learned so much and can’t wait to learn more!’ - Samantha Nuanes
‘The best guitar chord book you can get! This is a brilliant book and it does exactly what it says on its cover! I highly recommend it for every guitarist. It's well worth the money and it shows you how to play every chord.’ - Jan Hromek
‘Comprehensive list of chord shapes, beautiful photos, works well with kindle, now hoping to understand it all one day. One chord shape at a time 🤘’ - Ann Belz
About the Author
James Ashbury
James Ashbury is a guitarist, author, and teacher whose books and courses have helped thousands of players transform their music.
A professional musician, James toured the UK and USA as a founding member of the folk-pop band Wildflowers, co-writing and recording their debut album On The Inside and sharing stages with renowned artists including Robert Plant. He is also the creator of the popular music books Every Chord Shape You Will Ever Need and The Sliding Scale, a thriving YouTube channel, and a range of online courses designed to help players of all levels grow their skills and love for music.
Over 15 years ago, James set up a music school that has since grown into GuitarPush, his educational platform dedicated to pushing guitarists to new heights. Through books, lessons, and innovative resources, he teaches chords, arpeggios, scales, harmony, rhythm, the CAGED system, and effective practicing—helping players truly understand the instrument and make real music with confidence.
Take your playing to the next level with Harmonic Minor Scale Harmony!
After learning chords and the basic major/minor scales, the next step to expanding your fretboard mastery is understanding the power of the harmonic minor scale. Harmonic Minor Scale Harmony shows you not just the scale itself, but the unique chords and arpeggios that come from it—unlocking a completely new palette of sounds. Many guitarists and bassists overlook this stage, sticking to familiar scale patterns and missing out on the dramatic, exotic tones that make harmonic minor so essential in styles like classical, flamenco, metal, and jazz.
We’ve seen countless players hit this wall, which is why we created Harmonic Minor Scale Harmony. Using the proven CAGED Method, this book teaches you to apply chords and arpeggios from the harmonic minor scale across the entire fretboard, so you can create music that is both powerful and expressive. With this knowledge, you’ll craft more sophisticated solos, add depth to your chord progressions, and bring a fresh voice to your playing—whether on guitar or bass.
• Master the harmonic minor scale across the entire fretboard using the CAGED system
• Play all chords derived from the harmonic minor scale: minor, major, diminished, augmented, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th
• Learn the corresponding arpeggios for every chord type in the scale
• Connect harmonic minor scales, chords, and arpeggios for expressive improvisation
• Explore the dramatic and exotic sounds of harmonic minor used in classical, flamenco, metal, and jazz
• Build a strong foundation for creating darker, more sophisticated chord progressions and solos
• Apply harmonic minor harmony to writing, arranging, and performing with confidence
• Break free from overused major and minor patterns by adding a new tonal colour to your playing
• Mastering the harmonic minor scale and its harmony gives you the tools to sound unique, creative, and professional
This book teaches you every chord and arpeggio derived from the harmonic minor scale across all five CAGED positions, giving you the tools to master its distinctive harmony, connect scales to chords, and expand your improvisation and songwriting skills. Keep your practice focused and musical while exploring the unique tonal colours of the harmonic minor. Harmonic Minor Scale Harmony is perfect for guitarists and bassists who want to deepen their understanding of the fretboard, play with confidence, and add new expressive possibilities to their playing.
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