The C♯ Hungarian Minor scale contains seven notes: C♯, D♯, E, F♯♯, G♯, A, and B♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-A2-H-H-A2-H.
C♯ Hungarian Minor Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | C♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | D♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | E | m3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | F♯♯ | A4 |
| 5 | Dominant | G♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | A | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | B♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | C♯ | — |
Key Signature
The C♯ Hungarian Minor Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
C♯D♯F♯♯G♯B♯
Diatonic Chords in the C♯ Hungarian Minor Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the C♯ Hungarian Minor Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | i | C♯ Minor | Minor |
| 2 | II | D♯ altered | altered |
| 3 | III+ | E Augmented | Augmented |
| 4 | IV | F♯♯ altered | altered |
| 5 | V | G♯ Major | Major |
| 6 | VI | A Major | Major |
| 7 | vii | B♯ Minor | Minor |
C♯ Hungarian Minor Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the C♯ Hungarian Minor Scale on piano?
The C♯ Hungarian Minor Scale uses the notes C♯ – D♯ – E – F♯♯ – G♯ – A – B♯ – C♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the C# Hungarian Minor Scale?
The C# Hungarian Minor Scale contains seven notes: C# – D# – E – Fx – G# – A – B#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does C# Hungarian Minor have?
The C# Hungarian Minor Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, E Major — 4 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: F♯♯, B♯.
What is the relative major of C# Hungarian Minor?
The relative major of C# Hungarian Minor is E Major. Both scales share the same key signature and the same seven notes — the difference is which note feels like "home." Switching between a minor key and its relative major is one of the most common ways composers shift mood without changing the underlying notes.
What chords are in the key of C# Hungarian Minor?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of C# Hungarian Minor are: i – C# Minor, ii° – D# Diminished, III – E Major, iv – F# Minor, v – G# Minor, VI – A Major, VII – B Major. A classic progression in C# Hungarian Minor is i – VI – iv – v (C# Minor → A Major → F# Minor → G# Minor).
What is the parallel major of C# Hungarian Minor?
The parallel major of C# Hungarian Minor is C# Major. "Parallel" means same root note, opposite mode — the two scales differ by three notes (the third, sixth, and seventh are lowered in minor). Borrowing chords from the parallel key is a popular way to add color to a progression.
What does the C# Hungarian Minor Scale sound like?
The C# Hungarian Minor Scale has an exotic, Eastern-European sound built on two augmented seconds. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.