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