B Neapolitan Minor Scale
4-string bass · Exotic · 7 notes · minor family
Notes
B
C
D
E
F♯
G
A♯
Solfège : Si – Do – Ré – Mi – Fa♯ – Sol – La♯
Interval Structure
B
½T
C
T
D
T
E
T
F♯
½T
G
T+½T
A♯
→
B+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in B) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | Bm | minor |
| II | C | Major |
| III+ | D+ | augmented |
| iv | Em | minor |
| V | F♯? | — |
| VI | G | Major |
| VII | A♯? | — |
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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