F Phrygian
F Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: F
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
F
RootGb
Minor 2ndAb
Minor 3rdBb
Perfect 4thC
Perfect 5thDb
Minor 6thEb
Minor 7thInterval Details
F
Root
Gb
Minor 2nd
Ab
Minor 3rd
Bb
Perfect 4th
C
Perfect 5th
Db
Minor 6th
Eb
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
F
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Intermediate