B Hungarian Minor
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagramIntermediate
B Hungarian Minor Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Hungarian Minor scale, also known as the Gypsy Minor, is famous for its two wide melodic gaps. On Ukulele, its notes are B, C#, D, F, F#, G, A#. It sounds powerful, mysterious, and perfectly balanced, frequently appearing in classical masterworks and modern melodic metal. Commonly used in Classical, Metal, Klezmer, Film Scores, Gypsy Jazz. Notable players include Franz Liszt, Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, Django Reinhardt. Use over m chords in gypsy jazz and neoclassical metal. Works beautifully over i-V progressions in minor keys.
Notes: B, C#, D, F, F#, G, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 4A, 5P, 6m, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 b3 #4 5 b6 7
Formula: W-H-WH-H-H-WH-H
Number of notes: 7
Musical Character
Contains TWO augmented 2nd intervals (b3-#4 and b6-7), giving it an unmistakable double-exotic quality. These 'leaps' are what make it sound simultaneously Eastern European and Middle Eastern.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Classical, Metal, Klezmer, Film Scores, Gypsy Jazz
Notable players: Franz Liszt, Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friedman, Django Reinhardt
How to Use the B Hungarian Minor Scale
Use over m chords in gypsy jazz and neoclassical metal. Works beautifully over i-V progressions in minor keys.
Origin & Background
Also known as the Gypsy Minor scale. Central to the Hungarian Rhapsodies of Franz Liszt and Romani musical tradition.
Related Scales
The B Hungarian Minor scale contains 7 notes (B, C#, D, F, F#, G, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.