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

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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