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C phrygian

The Phrygian scale is a seven-note scale with a minor second, giving it a Spanish or Eastern flavor. It's often used in flamenco, metal, and classical music.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

i

Cm
D♭

bII

D♭maj
E♭

bIII

E♭maj
F

iv

Fm
G

V°

Gdim
A♭

bVI

A♭maj
B♭

bvii

B♭m

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Phrygian mode has a dark, exotic sound due to its flat 2nd (bII). It’s great for creating tension and moodiness in metal, flamenco, and Latin music.
  • Use the Phrygian scale when soloing over minor chords to give your playing an Eastern or Spanish flavor.
  • Focus on the flat 2nd (bII) and flat 5th (bV) when improvising in the Phrygian mode to emphasize its distinct sound.
  • In metal and heavy rock, the Phrygian scale works well over power chords or modal riffs, providing a sinister, dark tone.
  • Experiment with using the Phrygian mode to add tension before resolving back to a major or natural minor scale, creating dynamic contrasts in your music.

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