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