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SCALE · ON TUBA

A𝄫 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 A𝄫 Hungarian Minor Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
A𝄫1234partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — A𝄫 sounds partial 2
partial 1 — G0 (+0¢)1partial 2 — G1 (+0¢)2partial 3 — D2 (+2¢)3partial 4 — G2 (+0¢)4partial 5 — B2 (-14¢)5partial 6 — D3 (+2¢)6partial 7 — F3 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — G3 (+0¢)8partial 9 — A3 (+4¢)9partial 10 — B3 (-14¢)10partial 11 — C♯4 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — D4 (+2¢)12
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Questions
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 Tuba?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Hungarian scale?

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