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SCALE · ON DOUBLE BASS

G Hungarian

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

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Tempo120 bpm

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

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GADGADGADGB♭C♯E♭F♯B♭C♯E♭F♯B♭C♯E♭F♯
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Questions
What notes are in the G Hungarian scale?

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

What chords work over G 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 G Hungarian on Double Bass?

On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.

When would I use the Hungarian scale?

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