D Hungarian Minor Scale
Notes in the D Hungarian Minor Scale
| Degree | Name | Note | Frequency (A=440) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | D | 293.665 Hz |
| 2 | Supertonic | E | 329.628 Hz |
| ♭3 | Minor Mediant | F | 349.228 Hz |
| ♯4 | Augmented 4th | G# | 415.305 Hz |
| 5 | Dominant | A | 440.000 Hz |
| ♭6 | Minor Submediant | A# | 466.164 Hz |
| 7 | Leading Tone | C# | 277.183 Hz |
Interval Pattern
| Step | Interval | Semitones | From Note | To Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whole Step (W) | 2 | D | E |
| 2 | Half Step (H) | 1 | E | F |
| 3 | Aug 2nd (WH) | 3 | F | G# |
| 4 | Half Step (H) | 1 | G# | A |
| 5 | Half Step (H) | 1 | A | A# |
| 6 | Aug 2nd (WH) | 3 | A# | C# |
| 7 | Half Step (H) | 1 | C# | D |
Chords Built on Scale Degrees
| Degree | Note | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | D minor | minor |
| 2 | E | E (complex) | other |
| ♭3 | F | F augmented | augmented |
| ♯4 | G# | G# (complex) | other |
| 5 | A | A | major |
| ♭6 | A# | A# | major |
| 7 | C# | C# minor | minor |
Key Signature
2 ♯ — The D key signature uses F#, C#.
D Hungarian Minor Scale in Practice
The D Hungarian Minor Scale uses the key signature of 2 sharps (F#, C#). D major has two sharps (F# and C#) and is known for its bright, brilliant sound. It is the natural key for violin and is widely used in orchestral and folk music. On guitar, D positions offer open-string resonance for fingering positions for this 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.
Tuning Frequencies Across Temperaments
Frequencies shown at A=440 Hz. View full temperament data for any note.
| Note | Equal Temp. | Pythagorean | Just Intonation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 293.665 Hz | 293.332 Hz | 294.329 Hz |
| E | 329.628 Hz | 330.001 Hz | 327.032 Hz |
| F | 349.228 Hz | 347.654 Hz | 348.834 Hz |
| G# | 415.305 Hz | 417.657 Hz | 418.601 Hz |
| A | 440.000 Hz | 440.000 Hz | 436.043 Hz |
| A# | 466.164 Hz | 463.538 Hz | 470.926 Hz |
| C# | 277.183 Hz | 278.437 Hz | 279.067 Hz |
Related Scales
Guitar: D Hungarian Minor Scale Positions
The D key offers 2 sharps (F#, C#) on guitar. Sharp-side keys like D are idiomatic guitar keys because open strings (E, A, D, G, B, E) align with the scale's natural resonance points.