E neapolitan major chords

All ukulele chords for the E neapolitan major scale

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C
major
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

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E neapolitan major scale

Ukulele fretboard diagram

Standard (GCEA) (GCEA)
15
ABC#D#EFGABEFGABC#D#EFGC#D#EFGABC#D#GABC#D#EFGA13579111213

E neapolitan major scale — ukulele chords and intervals

The E neapolitan major scale is a sophisticated and bright variation of the Neapolitan minor. On ukulele, the notes are E, F, G, A, B, C#, D#. 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 E neapolitan major are E minor, F augmented, G augmented, A major, B unknown, C# diminished, F 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 E neapolitan major scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 6 7.

Intervals: H-W-W-W-W-W-H.

Diatonic chords: E minor, F augmented, G augmented, A major, B unknown, C# diminished, F unknown.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the E neapolitan major scale on ukulele.

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Use over bII-V-I cadences. The source of the Neapolitan sixth chord, one of classical music's most elegant chromatic devices.

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