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F♯ hungarian major scale on guitar
F♯ Hungarian major uses F♯, A, A♯, C, C♯, D♯, E. Its chromatic pairs make it a bold choice over F♯ major or F♯ minor.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♭3, 3, ♭5, 5, 6, ♭7
How do you play the F♯ hungarian major scale on guitar?
F♯ hungarian major in box 1 runs from fret 0 to fret 3, 13 notes across 6 strings, from E on the low E string at fret 0 up to F♯ on the high e string at fret 2. The root falls on the low E string at fret 2 and the high e string at fret 2.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 0, 2 | E, F♯ |
| 5 (A) | 0, 1, 3 | A, A♯, C |
| 4 (D) | 1, 2 | D♯, E |
| 3 (G) | 2, 3 | A, A♯ |
| 2 (B) | 1, 2 | C, C♯ |
| 1 (e) | 0, 2 | E, F♯ |
Box 2 · frets 2–5
F♯ hungarian major in box 2 runs from fret 2 to fret 5, 14 notes across 6 strings, from F♯ on the low E string at fret 2 up to A on the high e string at fret 5. The root falls on the low E string at fret 2, the D string at fret 4 and the high e string at fret 2.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 2, 5 | F♯, A |
| 5 (A) | 3, 4 | C, C♯ |
| 4 (D) | 2, 4 | E, F♯ |
| 3 (G) | 2, 3, 5 | A, A♯, C |
| 2 (B) | 2, 4, 5 | C♯, D♯, E |
| 1 (e) | 2, 5 | F♯, A |
Box 3 · frets 5–8
F♯ hungarian major in box 3 runs from fret 5 to fret 8, 15 notes across 6 strings, from A on the low E string at fret 5 up to C on the high e string at fret 8. The root falls on the B string at fret 7.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 5, 6, 8 | A, A♯, C |
| 5 (A) | 6, 7 | D♯, E |
| 4 (D) | 7, 8 | A, A♯ |
| 3 (G) | 5, 6, 8 | C, C♯, D♯ |
| 2 (B) | 5, 7 | E, F♯ |
| 1 (e) | 5, 6, 8 | A, A♯, C |
Box 4 · frets 8–11
F♯ hungarian major in box 4 runs from fret 8 to fret 11, 15 notes across 6 strings, from C on the low E string at fret 8 up to D♯ on the high e string at fret 11. The root falls on the A string at fret 9 and the G string at fret 11.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 8, 9, 11 | C, C♯, D♯ |
| 5 (A) | 9 | F♯ |
| 4 (D) | 8, 10, 11 | A♯, C, C♯ |
| 3 (G) | 8, 9, 11 | D♯, E, F♯ |
| 2 (B) | 10, 11 | A, A♯ |
| 1 (e) | 8, 9, 11 | C, C♯, D♯ |
Box 5 · frets 11–14
F♯ hungarian major in box 5 runs from fret 11 to fret 14, 16 notes across 6 strings, from D♯ on the low E string at fret 11 up to F♯ on the high e string at fret 14. The root falls on the low E string at fret 14, the G string at fret 11 and the high e string at fret 14.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (E) | 11, 12, 14 | D♯, E, F♯ |
| 5 (A) | 12, 13 | A, A♯ |
| 4 (D) | 11, 13, 14 | C♯, D♯, E |
| 3 (G) | 11, 14 | F♯, A |
| 2 (B) | 11, 13, 14 | A♯, C, C♯ |
| 1 (e) | 11, 12, 14 | D♯, E, F♯ |
Why it sounds like that
F♯ Hungarian major is F♯ acoustic with the second degree lowered to A and a major third A♯ added. The scale retains the ♭7 E, giving it a dominant pull. Compare with F♯ acoustic to hear the altered degrees.
When to use it
F♯ Hungarian major fits F♯ major and F♯ minor chords, adding a ♭5. Use it over F♯ major or F♯ minor in jazz-rock. The scale's dual thirds allow quick major-minor shifts.
Which position to practise
Practise Box 1 first; the root sits on string 6, fret 2 and covers frets 0–3. This position keeps the chromatic pairs within a four-fret span.
Common questions
What notes are in F♯ Hungarian major?
F♯ Hungarian major contains F♯, A, A♯, C, C♯, D♯, E. The scale includes a minor third and a major third. Its diminished fifth adds a bluesy edge. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
Which chords fit F♯ Hungarian major?
F♯ Hungarian major works over F♯ major and F♯ minor chords. The ♭5 creates an altered dominant sound. Use it for rock or fusion solos.
How does F♯ Hungarian major differ from F♯ acoustic?
F♯ Hungarian major lowers the second degree to A and adds A♯ as a major third. F♯ acoustic uses G♯ and A♯ instead. The Hungarian major has a ♭3 and ♭5.