A Hungarian
Harmonic minor with #4 — Hungarian Gypsy minor; klezmer, fusion, Eastern European folk.
Playback sounds a minor 3rd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the A Hungarian scale?
The A Hungarian scale uses the notes A, B, C, D♯, E, F, G♯ (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 A to get the A Hungarian scale.
What chords work over A 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 A Hungarian on Clarinet in A?
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.