A Phrygian
A Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: A
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
A
RootBb
Minor 2ndC
Minor 3rdD
Perfect 4thE
Perfect 5thF
Minor 6thG
Minor 7thInterval Details
A
Root
Bb
Minor 2nd
C
Minor 3rd
D
Perfect 4th
E
Perfect 5th
F
Minor 6th
G
Minor 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2m - 3m - 4P - 5P - 6m - 7m
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
The lowered 2nd creates Spanish/Middle Eastern color. Used extensively in metal.
Alternate Names
Mi mode
Spanish Phrygian
Common Music Genres
Flamenco
Metal
Spanish Guitar
Tags
mode
minor
spanish
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
A
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
1♭
Difficulty
Intermediate