C Phrygian
C Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: C
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C
RootDb
Minor 2ndEb
Minor 3rdF
Perfect 4thG
Perfect 5thAb
Minor 6thBb
Minor 7thInterval Details
C
Root
Db
Minor 2nd
Eb
Minor 3rd
F
Perfect 4th
G
Perfect 5th
Ab
Minor 6th
Bb
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
C
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
4♭
Difficulty
Intermediate