G# Phrygian
G# Phrygian
Phrygian
Intermediate
Root: G#
7 notes
Phrygian mode - minor with lowered 2nd, Spanish and flamenco sound
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
G#
RootA
Minor 2ndB
Minor 3rdC#
Perfect 4thD#
Perfect 5thE
Minor 6thF#
Minor 7thInterval Details
G#
Root
A
Minor 2nd
B
Minor 3rd
C#
Perfect 4th
D#
Perfect 5th
E
Minor 6th
F#
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
G#
Scale Type
phrygian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
4♯
Difficulty
Intermediate