A Nikriz Scale
4-string bass · Maqam · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
A
B
C
D♯
E
F
G
Solfège : La – Si – Do – Ré♯ – Mi – Fa – Sol
Interval Structure
A
T
B
½T
C
T+½T
D♯
½T
E
½T
F
T
G
→
A+oct.
T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in A) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | Am | minor |
| II | B? | — |
| III | C | Major |
| IV | D♯? | — |
| v | Em | minor |
| VI | F | Major |
| VII+ | G+ | augmented |
About this scale
The Nikriz maqam is a scale with two augmented seconds giving it a dramatic, passionate character. Present in Arabic, Turkish, and Balkan music, it is used to express intense and deep emotions.
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