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G Harmonic Minor scale for Flute

2 octaves from G4, key signature 2 flats (B♭, E♭).

Scale — ascending & descending

GAB♭CDE♭F♯GAB♭CDE♭F♯GF♯E♭DCB♭AGF♯E♭DCB♭AG

Arpeggio

GB♭DGB♭DGDB♭GDB♭G

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Fingerings for every note

Flute G4 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).G4Flute A4 fingering: Left hand 1-2, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).A4Flute B♭4 fingering: Left hand 1, right hand 1, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).B♭4Flute C5 fingering: Left hand 1, E♭ key (right pinky).C5Flute D5 fingering: Left hand 2-3, right hand 1-2-3, B thumb key.D5Flute E♭5 fingering: Left hand 2-3, right hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).E♭5Flute F♯5 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, right hand 3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).F♯5Flute G5 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).G5Flute A5 fingering: Left hand 1-2, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).A5Flute B♭5 fingering: Left hand 1, right hand 1, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).B♭5Flute C6 fingering: Left hand 1, E♭ key (right pinky).C6Flute D6 fingering: Left hand 2-3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).D6Flute E♭6 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, right hand 1-2-3, B thumb key, G♯ key (left pinky), E♭ key (right pinky).E♭6Flute F♯6 fingering: Left hand 1-3, right hand 3, B thumb key, E♭ key (right pinky).F♯6Flute G6 fingering: Left hand 1-2-3, E♭ key (right pinky).G6

Notes of the scale

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WrittenGAB♭CDE♭F♯G

Practice tips

  • The raised seventh creates an augmented second between degrees 6 and 7 — sing it before you play it and check it with a tuner.
  • Third-octave notes rely on fast air through a small aperture — keep the lips relaxed and the jaw slightly forward.
  • Practise with a metronome: legato first, then tongued; then in thirds and in rhythms (long–short, short–long).

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G Harmonic Minor scale on flute?

G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F♯, G.

What is the key signature of G Harmonic Minor?

G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).