Bb 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 Bb) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| i | B♭m | minor |
| II | C♭ | Major |
| III+ | D♭+ | augmented |
| iv | E♭m | 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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