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C♯ Hungarian

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

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Tempo120 bpm

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title C♯ Hungarian Minor Verovio
Keyboard
B♯EF𝄪AB♯C♯D♯G♯
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Questions
What notes are in the C♯ Hungarian scale?

The C♯ Hungarian scale uses the notes C♯, D♯, E, F𝄪, G♯, A, B♯ (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 C♯ to get the C♯ Hungarian scale.

What chords work over C♯ 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 C♯ Hungarian on Bassoon?

On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.

When would I use the Hungarian scale?

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