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