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