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