Harmonious major

A scale used in jazz is sometimes referred to as harmonic major , which is a mixture of major and harmonic minor scales .

The scale consists of the intervals 1 - large 2 - large 3 - 4 - 5 - small. 6 - size 7 - 8 (whole (1) and semitone steps (½): 1 - 1 - ½ - 1 - ½ - 1½ - ½). It can be made by the third stage of the harmonic minor scale from the small minor third increase to the great major third. But it can also be understood as a major scale in which the sixth level has been reduced.

Major, harmonic minor and harmonic major scales - with example

scale	Notation	example	Sounds
major	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	C major	c	d	e	f	G	a	H	c
Harmonious minor	1 2 ♭ 3 4 5 ♭ 6 7	harmonic c minor	c	d	it	f	G	as	H	c
Harmonious major	1 2 3 4 5 ♭ 6 7	Harmonious in C major	c	d	e	f	G	as	H	c

Harmonic major forms a tonal "middle thing" between major and harmonic minor, as it combines properties of both conductors. It has the typical, slightly oriental-sounding hiatal step (an excessive second , three semitones ) from the sixth to the seventh degree, the leading tone .

Audio sample: Harmonious in C major ^{? / i}

literature

• Frank Haunschild : The new theory of harmony. Volume 1: The Harmonic Basics. Extended and revised new edition. AMA, Brühl 1994, ISBN 3-927190-00-4
• Frank Haunschild: The new theory of harmony. Volume 2: A musical workbook for classical, rock, pop and jazz. AMA, Brühl 1992, ISBN 3-927190-08-X