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#
RootD
Minor 2ndE
Minor 3rdF#
Perfect 4thG#
Perfect 5thA
Minor 6thB
Minor 7thInterval Details
C#
Root
D
Minor 2nd
E
Minor 3rd
F#
Perfect 4th
G#
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
C#
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♯
Difficulty
Intermediate