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D♭
D
E♭
E
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G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
B3
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
G3
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
D3
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
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B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
E2
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
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C neapolitan major

The Neapolitan Major scale is a major scale with a flattened second and a flattened third degree. It is known for its unique and somewhat dramatic sound, often used in classical and romantic music.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

i

Cm
D♭

bII+

D♭aug
E♭

bIII+

E♭aug
F

IV

Fmaj
G

V

Gmaj♭5
A

VI°

Adim
B

VII

D♭7no5/B

Practice

Improvise with C neapolitan major using a chord progression backing track

i - bII+ - V - i

Classic cadence

Cm
D♭aug
Gmaj♭5
Cm
bpm: 120

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tip
  • The Neapolitan Major scale is known for its flat 2nd (bII), creating a harmonic richness often used in classical and jazz contexts.
  • Use the Neapolitan Major scale to add tension over major chords, focusing on the flat 2nd (bII) for an unexpected harmonic shift.
  • This scale works well in classical and jazz compositions where chromaticism and harmonic tension are desired, especially in modulations.
  • Practice blending the Neapolitan Major scale with major or harmonic minor scales to explore new harmonic colors in your improvisations.
  • Incorporate this scale in film scoring or modern classical music where its unique blend of chromaticism and traditional harmony can evoke dramatic tension.

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