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
E♭F♯A♭
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 – Eb – F# – G – Ab – 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, Eb Major — 3 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭. 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 Eb 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 – D# Major, iv – F Minor, v – G Minor, VI – G# Major, VII – A# Major. A classic progression in C Hungarian Minor is i – VI – iv – v (C Minor → G# 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.