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 | Gm | minor |
| II | A♭ | Major |
| III+ | B♭+ | augmented |
| iv | Cm | 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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