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