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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C Neapolitan Minor Scale G Neapolitan Minor Scale D Neapolitan Minor Scale A Neapolitan Minor Scale E Neapolitan Minor Scale B Neapolitan Minor Scale F# Neapolitan Minor Scale F Neapolitan Minor Scale Bb Neapolitan Minor Scale Eb Neapolitan Minor Scale Ab Neapolitan Minor Scale Db Neapolitan Minor 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 | H | G |
| ♭6 | Minor Submediant | WH | G# |
| 7 | Leading Tone | H | B |