A Neapolitan Major
Guitar scale — fretboard diagram
Standard (EADGBE)
22
A Neapolitan Major Scale — Notes and Intervals
The A Neapolitan Major scale is a sophisticated and bright variation of the Neapolitan minor. On Guitar, the notes are A, Bb, C, D, E, F#, G#. It provides a chromatic, Spanish feel that is often used in classical music to approach the home key with an elegant, unexpected twist.
Notes: A, Bb, C, D, E, F#, G#
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3m, 4P, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 b2 b3 4 5 6 7
Formula: H-W-W-W-W-W-H
Number of notes: 7
The A Neapolitan Major scale contains 7 notes (A, Bb, C, D, E, F#, G#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.