Dromos Sampak / Sabah (Σαμπάχ)

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 – ½ – 1½ – ½ – 1 – 1

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

Compared with D natural minor: G♭ (♭4) instead of G.

On the fretboard, root D

  • Both D courses: frets 0, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12
  • A course: frets 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12

Chords that fit

Core: Dm, F, G♭, C, B♭

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