Dromos Hitzaz (Χιτζάζ)

On the trichordo fretboard, root D — with audio and matching chords

Ascending
D E♭ F♯ G A B♭ C D

Intervals

Degrees
1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7
Steps, in tones
½ – 1½ – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1

Characteristic interval: the augmented second E♭–F♯ (1½ tones).

Compared with D natural minor: E♭ (♭2) instead of E, F♯ (3) instead of F.

On the fretboard, root D

  • Both D courses: frets 0, 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12
  • A course: frets 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12

Chords that fit

Core: Dm, Gm, C, E♭

Passing: A7, C♯dim

Same first four notes (lower tetrachord) as: Hitzazkiar

Hear it over a rhythm

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