Tenor Saxophone · Harmonic Minor scale · written pitch
F♯ Harmonic Minor scale for Tenor Saxophone
1 octave from F♯4, key signature 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert E 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 | F♯ | G♯ | A | B | C♯ | D | E♯ | F♯ |
| Concert | E | F♯ | G | A | B | C | E♭ | E |
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.
- 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 F♯ Harmonic Minor scale on tenor saxophone?
F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E♯, F♯.
What is the key signature of F♯ Harmonic Minor?
F♯ minor has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
What concert key is written F♯ Harmonic Minor on the tenor saxophone?
Written F♯ minor on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert E minor.