This step shows the B-flat harmonic minor key signature on a treble and bass clef, together with a table showing the note adjustments that need to be made relative to the natural minor scale.īelow is a table showing the note name adjustments that describe the difference between this harmonic scale note and the natural minor scale, whose key signature it uses. To understand why the B-flat harmonic minor scale has 4 flats, have a look at the Bb harmonic minor scale page, which shows the music theory rules for identifying the note positions and names for this scale. Now compare this to the next step showing the natural minor scale (specifically the 7th note).

However, harmonic minor key signatures use the natural minor key signature of the same key (in this case - Bb natural minor key signature) next to the treble clef, and then the differences between the two scales are shown as adjustments next to the note names on the staff.įirstly, in this step, the harmonic minor scale is shown on a piano keyboard.

Just put the correct number of sharp or flat symbols next to the treble clef. This step shows the number of sharps or flats in this harmonic minor scale so that the number of symbols needed for the key signature can be identified.įor the major and natural minor scales, no more information is needed to write the key signature.

B flat minor bass clef