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D neapolitan major scale
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D neapolitan major scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D neapolitan major scale is a sophisticated and bright variation of the Neapolitan minor. On ukulele, the notes are D, Eb, F, G, A, B, C#. It provides a chromatic, Spanish feel that is often used in classical music to approach the home key with an elegant, unexpected twist. The diatonic chords of D neapolitan major are D minor, Eb augmented, F augmented, G major, A unknown, B diminished, Eb unknown. Commonly used in Classical, Opera, Film Scores. Notable players include Chopin, Verdi, Puccini. Use over bII-V-I cadences. The source of the Neapolitan sixth chord, one of classical music's most elegant chromatic devices.
The D neapolitan major scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 6 7.
Intervals: H-W-W-W-W-W-H.
Diatonic chords: D minor, Eb augmented, F augmented, G major, A unknown, B diminished, Eb unknown.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over bII-V-I cadences. The source of the Neapolitan sixth chord, one of classical music's most elegant chromatic devices.