Dromos Niavent (Nihavent) (Νιαβέντ)

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
1 – ½ – 1½ – ½ – ½ – 1½ – ½

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

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

Compared with D natural minor: G♯ (♯4) instead of G, C♯ (7) instead of C.

On the fretboard, root D

  • Both D courses: frets 0, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12
  • A course: frets 0, 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12

Chords that fit

Core: Dm, Gm, A, B♭, F

Passing: C♯dim

Same first four notes (lower tetrachord) as: Souzinak

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