G♭ Hungarian
Harmonic minor with #4 — Hungarian Gypsy minor; klezmer, fusion, Eastern European folk.
Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
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 Guitar?
On guitar, scales are typically learned as position patterns — three- or four-notes-per-string shapes that move up the neck. The CAGED system positions each scale in five interconnected patterns; the three-notes-per-string approach simplifies modal scales.
When would I use the Hungarian scale?
Harmonic minor with #4 — Hungarian Gypsy minor; klezmer, fusion, Eastern European folk.