Gypsy scale

Last updated March 07, 2026

The term Gypsy scale refers to one of several musical scales named after their support of and association with Romani or Gypsy music.

Double harmonic scale (major), the fifth mode of Hungarian minor, or Double Harmonic minor, scale, also known as the Byzantine scale.
Hungarian minor scale, minor scale with raised fourth and seventh degrees, also known as Double Harmonic minor scale.
Phrygian dominant scale, also known as Freygish or Jewish scale; Spanish Gypsy or Spanish Phrygian scale.^[1]

References

↑ "Spanish Guitar Scales - TAB, Diagrams, Notation & Info". 23 February 2012.

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[1] "Spanish Guitar Scales - TAB, Diagrams, Notation & Info". 23 February 2012.

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