B Phrygian
B Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: B
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
B
RootC
Minor 2ndD
Minor 3rdE
Perfect 4thF#
Perfect 5thG
Minor 6thA
Minor 7thInterval Details
B
Root
C
Minor 2nd
D
Minor 3rd
E
Perfect 4th
F#
Perfect 5th
G
Minor 6th
A
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
B
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
1♯
Difficulty
Intermediate