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The NEAPOLITAN Minor Scale And The Neapolitan Chord

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  • MusicTheoryForGuitar

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Neapolitan Minor Two, Bhairav Theta, Bhairavi Theta, Mela Hanumattodi, Greek Dorian, In, Major Inv., Maqam Kurd, Maqam Shahnaz Kurdi, Mechung, Medieval Hypoaeolian

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