Gb Phrygian
Gb Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: Gb
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Gb
RootG
Minor 2ndA
Minor 3rdB
Perfect 4thDb
Perfect 5thD
Minor 6thE
Minor 7thInterval Details
Gb
Root
G
Minor 2nd
A
Minor 3rd
B
Perfect 4th
Db
Perfect 5th
D
Minor 6th
E
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
Gb
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
2♭
Difficulty
Intermediate