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#
RootB
Minor 2ndC#
Minor 3rdD#
Perfect 4thF
Perfect 5thF#
Minor 6thG#
Minor 7thInterval Details
A#
Root
B
Minor 2nd
C#
Minor 3rd
D#
Perfect 4th
F
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
5♯
Difficulty
Intermediate