Tenor Saxophone · Harmonic Minor scale · written pitch
B Harmonic Minor scale for Tenor Saxophone
2 octaves from B3, key signature 2 sharps (F♯, C♯). On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert A minor.
Scale — ascending & descending
Arpeggio
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Fingerings for every note
Notes of the scale
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | B | C♯ | D | E | F♯ | G | A♯ | B |
| Concert | A | B | C | D | E | F | A♭ | A |
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.
- Low notes on the saxophone respond best with an open throat and a little more mouthpiece; avoid pinching.
- 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 B Harmonic Minor scale on tenor saxophone?
B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, A♯, B.
What is the key signature of B Harmonic Minor?
B minor has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
What concert key is written B Harmonic Minor on the tenor saxophone?
Written B minor on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert A minor.