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
A♭D♭
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 – Ab – B – C – Db – 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, Ab Major — 4 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭. 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 Ab 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 – G# Major, iv – A# Minor, v – C Minor, VI – C# Major, VII – D# Major. A classic progression in F Hungarian Minor is i – VI – iv – v (F Minor → C# Major → A# 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.