C hungarian major scale diatonic chords
C hungarian major scale seventh chords
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Fretboard diagram
C hungarian major scale — chords and intervals
The harmonized C hungarian major scale yields a bright but exotic chord family with an Eastern European dominant character. The chords from C hungarian major are C major, D# diminished, E diminished, F# diminished, G minor augmented, A minor, D# minor. The unique chord colors add cultural specificity to compositions. Use these chords to bring an authentic Hungarian or Romani flavor to your songwriting, combining brightness with unexpected alterations. Commonly used in Classical, Eastern European Folk, Film Scores. Notable players include Bela Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly.
The C hungarian major scale has the following degrees: 1 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: 3H-H-W-H-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: C major, D# diminished, E diminished, F# diminished, G minor augmented, A minor, D# minor.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | C major |
| ii | D# diminished |
| iii | E diminished |
| IV | F# diminished |
| V | G minor augmented |
| vi | A minor |
| vii° | D# minor |
Degree-by-Degree Analysis
The I chord (C major) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (D# diminished) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (E diminished) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (F# diminished) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (G minor augmented) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (A minor) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (D# minor) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C hungarian major scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C hungarian major scale on guitar.
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Use over dominant chords in Eastern European folk contexts. Adds cultural character to compositions.