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