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