Harmonic Minor Scale - your friend

Hi and welcome to this lesson! This lesson´s about rhythm and soloing. The harmonic minor scale is so popular. Used a lot by many guitar player as Y.M. just for name one. Something really interesting about this scale, from my point of view, is the fact you always can get a new sound for it.

In this lesson, I use the harmonic scale, trying to scape from its classic sound. So, I think you´ll find a lot of licks to learn and add to your own vocabulary. Also, you´ll find some notes off and some diminished arpeggios.

Take the lesson step by step and ask me if you need any help.

Used scales: A harmonic minor
Meter: 4/4 - 5/4
Guitar Tune: Down 1/2 step
TEMPO: 220 bpm


As some of you know, I use a POD xt to rec all my lessons. In my board you´ll find my presets ;) On the other hand, here´re the settings for people who want them.

Amp model: based on Marshall JCM-800
Drive 2
Bass 4.9
Middle 5
Treble 6.8
Presence 5

Small room Reverb:
Predelay 0%
Decay 42 %
Tone 50%
Mix 43%

Remember: Same settings in other gear will produce a different sound, but, as we´ve talked at the forum, this could be useful for some members, so enjoy!

If you have any problems let me know. Take care.
see you all around.

Lian Gerbino