Neapolitan Major Scale
The Neapolitan major scale starts with a half step and flat 2nd degree, derived from the Neapolitan chord in classical harmony. It has a rich, romantic character used in classical and contemporary composition.
Formula: H-W-W-W-W-W-H
C Neapolitan Major Scale: C – C♯ – D♯ – F – G – A – B
Choose a Key
C Neapolitan Major Scale G Neapolitan Major Scale D Neapolitan Major Scale A Neapolitan Major Scale E Neapolitan Major Scale B Neapolitan Major Scale F♯ Neapolitan Major Scale F Neapolitan Major Scale B♭ Neapolitan Major Scale E♭ Neapolitan Major Scale A♭ Neapolitan Major Scale D♭ Neapolitan Major Scale
Related Scales
Interval Pattern
| Degree | Degree Name | Interval Step | Note (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | H | C |
| ♭2 | Neapolitan 2nd | W | C♯ |
| ♭3 | Minor Mediant | W | D♯ |
| 4 | Subdominant | W | F |
| 5 | Dominant | W | G |
| 6 | Major Submediant | W | A |
| 7 | Leading Tone | H | B |