Db Phrygian
Db Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: Db
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Db
RootD
Minor 2ndE
Minor 3rdGb
Perfect 4thAb
Perfect 5thA
Minor 6thB
Minor 7thInterval Details
Db
Root
D
Minor 2nd
E
Minor 3rd
Gb
Perfect 4th
Ab
Perfect 5th
A
Minor 6th
B
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
Db
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♭
Difficulty
Intermediate