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