E Hungarian Minor Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | E | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | F♯ | M2 |
| ♭3 | Mediant | G | m3 |
| ♯4 | Subdominant | A♯ | A4 |
| 5 | Dominant | B | P5 |
| ♭6 | Submediant | C | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | D♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | E | – |
Reading the E spelling
On paper the E spelling costs 3 sharps (F♯, A♯, and D♯); the remaining 4 tones sit on natural letters. Its raised fourth falls on A♯ in this key.
E Hungarian Minor Scale : Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the E Hungarian Minor Scale on piano?
The E Hungarian Minor Scale uses the notes E – F♯ – G – A♯ – B – C – D♯ – E. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the E Hungarian Minor Scale?
The E Hungarian Minor Scale contains seven notes: E – F# – G – A# – B – C – D#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does E Hungarian Minor have?
The E Hungarian Minor Scale shares the key signature of its relative major, G Major: 1 sharp: F♯. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: A♯, D♯.
What is the relative major of E Hungarian Minor?
The relative major of E Hungarian Minor is G 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 E Hungarian Minor?
The seven diatonic chords in the key of E Hungarian Minor are: i – E Minor, ii° – F# Diminished, III – G Major, iv – A Minor, v – B Minor, VI – C Major, VII – D Major. A classic progression in E Hungarian Minor is i – VI – iv – v (E Minor → C Major → A Minor → B Minor).
What is the parallel major of E Hungarian Minor?
The parallel major of E Hungarian Minor is E 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 E Hungarian Minor Scale sound like?
The E 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.