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