The Harmonic Major Scale

Juampy Juarez explores the Harmonic Major scale — sometimes called the "artificial scale" — one of the least commonly used but most intriguing seven-note scales. Combining elements of the major scale and harmonic minor, with roots in the augmented tonality, it produces a unique, slightly dark, exotic sound reminiscent of Middle Eastern tonalities, and has been used by musicians like Herbie Hancock and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

What's covered

• The theoretical foundations of the Harmonic Major scale
• How it relates to the major scale, harmonic minor, and augmented tonality
• Practical applications for improvisers, composers, and arrangers
• Harnessing the scale's rich, colorful harmonic and melodic textures

"It looks that was developed in a 'laboratory' doing arithmetics, and is the last of four scales with seven notes without chromaticism." ~ Juampy

A focused class for players seeking to expand their harmonic palette with a fresh, sophisticated sound. Includes 8 PDFs. Running time: 62 minutes.