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