Ab 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 Ab) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | A♭m | minor |
| II | B♭? | — |
| III | C♭ | Major |
| IV | D? | — |
| v | E♭m | 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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