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