Scales
Yngwie Scales
Harmonic minor shapes favored by Yngwie Malmsteen. The raised 7th degree (leading tone, shown in purple) creates an augmented 2nd with the b6 — a 3-fret stretch that defines the classical shred sound.
Key
Register
Steeler Shape
Starts on the leading tone (7th degree) — the defining Yngwie entry point
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
R
2
b3
5
b6
7
2
b3
4
b6
7
R
b3
4
5
7
R
2
Little Savage Shape
Starts on the 4th degree — higher neck position, same exotic sound
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
5
b6
7
2
b3
4
b6
7
R
b3
4
5
7
R
2
4
5
b6