The F♯ Hungarian Minor scale contains seven notes: F♯, G♯, A, B♯, C♯, D, and E♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-A2-H-H-A2-H.
F♯ Hungarian Minor Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | F♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | G♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | A | m3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | B♯ | A4 |
| 5 | Dominant | C♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | D | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | E♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | F♯ | — |
Key Signature
The F♯ 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
F♯G♯B♯C♯E♯
Diatonic Chords in the F♯ Hungarian Minor Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the F♯ Hungarian Minor Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | i | F♯ Minor | Minor |
| 2 | II | G♯ altered | altered |
| 3 | III+ | A Augmented | Augmented |
| 4 | IV | B♯ altered | altered |
| 5 | V | C♯ Major | Major |
| 6 | VI | D Major | Major |
| 7 | vii | E♯ Minor | Minor |
F♯ Hungarian Minor Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the F♯ Hungarian Minor Scale on piano?
The F♯ Hungarian Minor Scale uses the notes F♯ – G♯ – A – B♯ – C♯ – D – E♯ – F♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the F# Hungarian Minor Scale?
The F# Hungarian Minor Scale contains seven notes: F# – G# – A – B# – C# – D – E#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does F# Hungarian Minor have?
The F# Hungarian Minor Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, A Major — 3 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: B♯, E♯.
What is the relative major of F# Hungarian Minor?
The relative major of F# Hungarian Minor is A 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 F# Hungarian Minor?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of F# Hungarian Minor are: i – F# Minor, ii° – G# Diminished, III – A Major, iv – B Minor, v – C# Minor, VI – D Major, VII – E Major. A classic progression in F# Hungarian Minor is i – VI – iv – v (F# Minor → D Major → B Minor → C# Minor).
What is the parallel major of F# Hungarian Minor?
The parallel major of F# Hungarian Minor is F# 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 F# Hungarian Minor Scale sound like?
The F# 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.