Things You'll Need:
- Guitar
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Step 1
Place your left index finger on the third fret of the fifth string. Pluck the string with a pick or right-hand finger.
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Step 2
Place your left ring finger on the fifth fret of the fifth string. Play the string.
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Step 3
Place your left pinky on the sixth fret of the fifth string. Pluck the note with your right hand.
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Step 4
Place your left index finger on the third fret of the fourth string. Play the string.
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Step 5
Place your left ring finger on the fifth fret of the fourth string. Pluck the note with your right hand.
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Step 6
Place your left pinky on the sixth fret of the fourth string. Play the string.
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Step 7
Place your left middle finger on the fourth fret of the third string. Pluck the string with your right hand.
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Step 8
Place your left ring finger on the fifth fret of the third string. Play the note with your right hand.
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Step 9
Play all eight notes in a row to produce a C harmonic minor scale. Refer to the example as needed.
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Step 10
Practice the harmonic minor scale in different keys along the fifth string. The first note of the scale is the root, which indicates the key. For example, playing this scale on the sixth fret will produce an Eb harmonic minor scale.
