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    The document discusses two musical scales known as Gypsy scales. The first is the Hungarian Gypsy scale, which is a minor scale with a raised fourth degree. The second is the minor Gypsy scale, also called the double harmonic scale or Spanish Gypsy scale, which is based on the Phrygian dominant scale but with a raised seventh degree. Both scales are described through their note sequences.

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    The document discusses two musical scales known as Gypsy scales. The first is the Hungarian Gypsy scale, which is a minor scale with a raised fourth degree. The second is the minor Gypsy scale, also called the double harmonic scale or Spanish Gypsy scale, which is based on the Phrygian dominant scale but with a raised seventh degree. Both scales are described through their note sequences.

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    The document discusses two musical scales known as Gypsy scales. The first is the Hungarian Gypsy scale, which is a minor scale with a raised fourth degree. The second is the minor Gypsy scale, also called the double harmonic scale or Spanish Gypsy scale, which is based on the Phrygian dominant scale but with a raised seventh degree. Both scales are described through their note sequences.

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    Gypsy scale

    Gypsy scale
    The term Gypsy scale,[1] refers to one of several musical scales named after their association with Romani or
    stereotyped "Gypsy" music.

    Hungarian "Gypsy" scale

    Full octave minor "Gypsy" scale on C.

    PlayWikipedia:Media helpFile:Gypsy minor scale.mid

    The Hungarian "Gypsy" scale can be made by raising the fourth degree of the natural minor or harmonic minor
    scale.[2]
    The sequence of steps forming the Hungarian "Gypsy" scale is:
    12345678
    ABCDEFGA
    ^^^^^^^
    WHAHHWW
    (W = Whole Step (Tone), H = Half-Step (Semitone), A=Augmented second)
    This scale is one of two known as the Hungarian "Gypsy" scale.[][3]

    Minor Gypsy scale

    C double harmonic scale: C-D-E-F-G-A-B.

    PlayWikipedia:Media helpFile:Double harmonic scale on


    C.mid

    The minor "Gypsy" scale, technically known as the double harmonic scale and popularly called the Spanish "Gypsy"
    scale, is a scale that may be played on the (modern) "white keys" of a piano from E to E, except that the D and A are
    flattened to the (modern) "black keys" D and A. The Spanish Gypsy scale is an alteration of the fifth mode of
    harmonic minor, or Phrygian dominant scale. The Phrygian dominant is altered to become the Spanish "Gypsy" scale
    by the raising of the 7th scale degree. This scale can then readily be altered to the Neapolitan minor scale by the
    lowering of the third degree.
    The sequence of steps constituting the Spanish "Gypsy" Scale is:[4]

    Gypsy scale
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    C D E F G A B C
    ^^^^^^^
    HAHWHAH
    (H = half; W = whole; A = augmented)

    Notes
    [1]
    [2]
    [3]
    [4]

    "Gypsy" is considered a derogatory term for people who refer to themselves as Roma.
    White, John D. (1976). The Analysis of Music, p.75. ISBN 0-13-033233-X. "the gypsy scale (c d e f g a b c)".
    The Guitar Grimoire, Adam Kadmon, Published by Carl Fischer.
    " Flamenco Guitar Modes and Gyspsy [sic (http:/ / www. flamenco-guitars. com/ flamenco_modes_and_scales. html) Guitar Scales]",
    Flamenco-Guitars.com.

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    Gypsy scale Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=595716985 Contributors: Bgwhite, BrianHayesMusic, Brianski, Bruce1ee, CorbinSimpson, Desiphral, Deville, FordPrefect42,
    Glogger, Gwalla, HarryHenryGebel, Hyacinth, J04n, Just plain Bill, Kaustin6969, Kleinzach, Kostmo, MXVN, Marek69, Mrbluesky67, Negativecreep187, Pfly, Pipatron, Rigadoun, Ronhjones,
    TarisWerewolf, Themightyquill, Theodore Kloba, TutterMouse, U10ajf, 39 anonymous edits

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