Neapolitan Minor Scale

The Neapolitan minor scale combines the flat 2nd of the Neapolitan chord with the raised 7th of harmonic minor. It creates a particularly dramatic, tense sound used in classical and film music.

Formula: H-W-W-W-H-A2-H   C Neapolitan Minor Scale: C – C♯ – D♯ – F – G – G♯ – 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 H G
♭6 Minor Submediant WH G♯
7 Leading Tone H B