E neapolitan major pentatonic chords
All guitar chords for the E neapolitan major pentatonic scale
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E neapolitan major pentatonic scale — chords and intervals
The harmonized E neapolitan major pentatonic scale produces a chord set that blends major brightness with the exotic darkness of a Neapolitan flat second. The chords from E neapolitan major pentatonic are D suspended second, E unknown, A unknown, Bb unknown, Bb unknown. The bII chord adds a Spanish-inflected color to an otherwise bright palette. Use the I-bII movement for a sophisticated, classical approach to tension and release. Commonly used in Classical, Fusion, Flamenco. Notable players include Chick Corea, Al Di Meola.
The E neapolitan major pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 3 4 ♭5 ♭7.
Intervals: 2W-H-H-2W-W.
Diatonic chords: D suspended second, E unknown, A unknown, Bb unknown, Bb unknown.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | D suspended second |
| ii | E unknown |
| iii | A unknown |
| IV | Bb unknown |
| V | Bb unknown |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the E neapolitan major pentatonic scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the E neapolitan major pentatonic scale on guitar.
neapolitan major pentatonic is the Neapolitan Major pentatonic subset. View E Neapolitan major scale
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Use over Maj7, bII chords in Neapolitan contexts. Adds classical Spanish color to fusion and world music.