Dromos Karsigar (Καρσιγάρ)

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

Ascending
D E F G A♭ B C D
Descending
D C B♭ A G F E D

Intervals

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

Characteristic interval: the augmented second A♭–B (1½ tones).

Compared with D natural minor: A♭ (♭5) instead of A, B (6) instead of B♭.

Notes that change with direction: A♭ going up, A coming down; B going up, B♭ coming down.

On the fretboard, root D

  • Both D courses: frets 0, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12
  • A course: frets 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11

Chords that fit

Core: Dm, Gm, B♭, F, A♭

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