The seventh scale-degree in the minor mode is frequently raised by a half step, returning it to the same position as in the major scale. Because this is done for harmonic reasons, this form of the minor scale has come to be known as the **harmonic minor scale**. The interval between $\flat\hat{6}$ and $\natural\hat{7}$ is known as an augmented second (A2), consisting of one and half steps. ![[minor scales example 2.png]] **Example 1.** C harmonic minor scale. ![[minor scales example 2.mp3]]