Hungarian Minor Scale

The Hungarian minor scale features two augmented second intervals and a raised 4th degree, creating a haunting, Eastern European character. It is central to Hungarian and Romani folk music traditions.

Formula: W-H-A2-H-H-A2-H   C Hungarian Minor Scale: C – D – D# – F# – G – G# – B

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Related Scales

harmonic minordouble harmonic major

Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic W C
2 Supertonic H D
♭3 Minor Mediant WH D#
♯4 Augmented 4th H F#
5 Dominant H G
♭6 Minor Submediant WH G#
7 Leading Tone H B