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B hungarian major scale on ukulele
B Hungarian major uses B, D, D♯, F, F♯, G♯, A. Box 1 roots sit on string 4, fret 4 and string 1, fret 2.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♭3, 3, ♭5, 5, 6, ♭7
How do you play the B hungarian major scale on ukulele?
B hungarian major in box 1 runs from fret 2 to fret 5, 10 notes across 4 strings, from D on the C string at fret 2 up to D on the A string at fret 5. The root falls on the G string at fret 4 and the A string at fret 2.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2, 4 | A, B |
| 3 (C) | 2, 3, 5 | D, D♯, F |
| 2 (E) | 2, 4, 5 | F♯, G♯, A |
| 1 (A) | 2, 5 | B, D |
Box 2 · frets 5–8
B hungarian major in box 2 runs from fret 5 to fret 8, 10 notes across 4 strings, from F on the C string at fret 5 up to F on the A string at fret 8. The root falls on the E string at fret 7.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 7, 8 | D, D♯ |
| 3 (C) | 5, 6, 8 | F, F♯, G♯ |
| 2 (E) | 5, 7 | A, B |
| 1 (A) | 5, 6, 8 | D, D♯, F |
Box 3 · frets 8–11
B hungarian major in box 3 runs from fret 8 to fret 11, 11 notes across 4 strings, from G♯ on the C string at fret 8 up to G♯ on the A string at fret 11. The root falls on the C string at fret 11.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 8, 10, 11 | D♯, F, F♯ |
| 3 (C) | 8, 9, 11 | G♯, A, B |
| 2 (E) | 10, 11 | D, D♯ |
| 1 (A) | 8, 9, 11 | F, F♯, G♯ |
Why it sounds like that
B Hungarian major comes from B acoustic by raising the fourth to F. The scale degrees are 1, ♭3, 3, ♭5, 5, 6, ♭7 with steps 1½, H, W, H, W, H, W. Compare with B acoustic to hear the change.
When to use it
Use B Hungarian major over B major or B minor for a dark, Eastern flavour. The ♭5 F fits F 7th flat 5 or F minor 7th flat 5th. It suits Hungarian folk and modern jazz.
Which position to practise
Learn Box 1 first. It places the root on string 4, fret 4 and covers frets 2–5, giving quick access to the ♭3 D and ♭5 F.
Common questions
Which notes are in B Hungarian major?
B, D, D♯, F, F♯, G♯, A. The scale includes both D and D♯, and F as the flat fifth.
Which chords fit B Hungarian major?
B major and B minor work as tonics. The ♭5 F pairs with F 7th flat 5 or F minor 7th flat 5th.
Is B Hungarian major the same as B acoustic?
No. B acoustic has E♯, while Hungarian major raises it to F, creating the ♭5 interval.