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