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 | Am | minor |
| II | B♭ | Major |
| III+ | C+ | augmented |
| iv | Dm | 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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