Changes

That (w+h) is 1 whole step + 1 half step, or 3 half-steps, or 1.5 whole steps (marked as "+" in whole-half patterns) . And the scale itself now contains 3 half steps instead of 2. Such 1.5 step jumps in a scale and numerous half-steps are more commonly associated with easternEastern-sounding music. When you play the scale, it should be quite apparent.

Some composers value the scale simply for that eastern Eastern sound. Think of Kirk Hammet's solos in '''''Metallica''''''s "''Wherever I May Roam"''.

However, the classical usage was more focused on its impact on harmony (hence '''''harmonic''''' minor)... That (w+h) is 1 whole step + 1 half step, or 3 half-steps, or 1.5 whole steps. And the scale itself now contains 3 half steps instead of 2. Such 1.5 step jumps in a scale and numerous half-steps are more commonly associated with eastern-sounding music. When you play the scale, it should be quite apparent. Some composers value the scale simply for that eastern sound. Think of Kirk Hammet's solos in ''Metallica'''s "Wherever I May Roam". However, the classical usage was more focused on its impact on harmony (hence '''''harmonic''''' minor)...