


Reharmonization in major by borrowing modes of the Harmonic Minor These modes are not limited to minor keys. We can use the modes of the Harmonic Minor in many contexts. On the other hand, the Harmonic Minor does not offer a im6 chord, which is very important for jazz minor tunes – only the Melodic Minor offers this option. These two functions – the iim7b5 to the V7 (b9 b13) – are the best options when it comes to defining a 2 – 5 in a minor key. The cool thing about the harmonic minor is that it offers that V7 chord – as opposed to the Natural Minor (Aeolian), for which the V is a m7 chord, and it also has a iim7b5, which is offered by the natural minor but not by the melodic minor. The bVI is an Abmaj7 chord but, it could also be an Abmmaj7.Remember, the Eb is the enharmonic of the D#.The V is a G7 chord but, it could also be a G7aug – because the Eb is in the scale.The iv is an Fm7 but, it could also be an Fm7b5 chord.The ii is a Dm7b5 but, it could also be a Do7 chord – because the B is also a part of the scale.

Let’s take a look at the scale in the key of C minor. When we look at the seventh chords in this scale, we find that there are a couple of alternative options. The Altered Dominant Diminished Seventh.The harmonic minor group consists of the following modes: The complete lesson on the modes of the Harmonic Minor Modes of the Harmonic Minor
