Bb Phrygian
Bb Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: Bb
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Bb
RootB
Minor 2ndDb
Minor 3rdEb
Perfect 4thF
Perfect 5thGb
Minor 6thAb
Minor 7thInterval Details
Bb
Root
B
Minor 2nd
Db
Minor 3rd
Eb
Perfect 4th
F
Perfect 5th
Gb
Minor 6th
Ab
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
Bb
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Intermediate