In episode 158 of the guitar music theory podcast I explain the harmonic minor scale and how to use it Oh, Greetings guitar engineers. Welcome to the guitar

music podcast. If you're captivated by the magic of guitar music and eager to unravel the mysteries of music theory, you're in the right place.

I'm Desi Cerna, your host, fellow guitar enthusiast, and author of fretboard theory, guitar theory for dummies, guitar picking

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fascinating world of guitar and music theory, demystifying complex concepts and providing practical insights to help

you become a more informed and skilled guitarist.

Together we'll explore chord progression, scales, improvisation techniques, and more, unlocking the secrets that make

guitar music and irresistible art.

Today, in episode 158, I explain the harmonic minor scale and how it's used in familiar songs. I'll discuss how its

construction creates a dominant 7-5 chord in a minor key. I'll play examples from

Santana, Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, Dyer Straits, Imagine Dragons, and more.

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You can click on the link in the podcast show notes. All right, so we are ready to dive in. We're going to talk about the harmonic minor

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