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