E Phrygian
E Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: E
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
E
RootF
Minor 2ndG
Minor 3rdA
Perfect 4thB
Perfect 5thC
Minor 6thD
Minor 7thInterval Details
E
Root
F
Minor 2nd
G
Minor 3rd
A
Perfect 4th
B
Perfect 5th
C
Minor 6th
D
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
E
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
None
Difficulty
Intermediate