A# Neapolitan Minor Scale
4-string bass · Exotic · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
A♯
B
C♯
D♯
E♯
F♯
G♯♯
Solfège : La♯ – Si – Do♯ – Ré♯ – Mi♯ – Fa♯ – Sol♯♯
Interval Structure
A♯
½T
B
T
C♯
T
D♯
T
E♯
½T
F♯
T+½T
G♯♯
→
A♯+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in A#) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | A♯m | minor |
| II | B | Major |
| III+ | C♯+ | augmented |
| iv | D♯m | minor |
| V | E♯? | — |
| VI | F♯ | Major |
| VII | G♯♯? | — |
About this scale
The Neapolitan minor (or minor with b2 and b6) is a highly expressive scale with two flat alterations. Its dramatic, melancholic character makes it present in classical music, flamenco, and modal jazz.
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