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
B♭C♯E♭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 – Bb – C# – D – Eb – F#. 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, Bb Major — 2 flats: B♭, E♭. 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 Bb 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 – A# Major, iv – C Minor, v – D Minor, VI – D# Major, VII – F Major. A classic progression in G Hungarian Minor is i – VI – iv – v (G Minor → D# 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.