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SCALE · ON BASS CLARINET

F𝄪 Hungarian

Harmonic minor with #4 — Hungarian Gypsy minor; klezmer, fusion, Eastern European folk.

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Meter:Octave per barCrotchets in 4/4Quavers in 4/4Triplets in 4/4
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 5 title F𝄪 Hungarian Minor
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title F𝄪 Hungarian Minor
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave + major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
F𝄪regregG♯G♯AAC♯C♯EEF♯F♯E♭E♭BBFFA♭A♭
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Questions
What notes are in the F𝄪 Hungarian scale?

The F𝄪 Hungarian scale uses the notes F𝄪, G𝄪, A♯, B𝄪, C𝄪, D♯, E𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Hungarian scale formula?

The Hungarian scale follows the interval pattern W H W+H H H W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on F𝄪 to get the F𝄪 Hungarian scale.

What chords work over F𝄪 Hungarian?

Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.

How do I finger F𝄪 Hungarian on Bass Clarinet?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Hungarian scale?

Harmonic minor with #4 — Hungarian Gypsy minor; klezmer, fusion, Eastern European folk.