Hungarian Minor
Introduction
The Hungarian Minor scale is a variation of the harmonic minor scale with a raised 4th. This creates a uniquely exotic sound with an augmented second and is commonly used in Eastern European, Romani, and metal styles.
Structure
Formula: 1, 2, ♭3, ♯4, 5, ♭6, 7
Interval formula: W – H – A2 – H – H – A2 – H
Example:
A Hungarian Minor:
A – B – C – D♯ – E – F – G♯ – A
Use Cases
- Gypsy and Romani music
- Black and power metal
- Classical violin repertoire
Diatonic Triads
| Degree | Chord Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | Minor | Am |
| II | Diminished | Bdim |
| III | Augmented | C+ |
| iv | Diminished | D♯dim |
| V | Major | E |
| VI | Major | F |
| vii° | Diminished | G♯dim |
Diatonic 7th Chords
| Degree | Chord Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | Minor/Maj7 | Am(maj7) |
| II | Half-Diminished | Bm7♭5 |
| III | Major 7♯5 | Cmaj7♯5 |
| iv | Diminished 7 | D♯dim7 |
| V | Dominant 7 | E7 |
| VI | Major 7 | Fmaj7 |
| vii° | Diminished 7 | G♯dim7 |
Common Progressions
- i - iv - V: Am - D♯dim - E
- i - III+ - V: Am - C+ - E
