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