Phrygian Mode

The Phrygian mode has a dark, exotic quality due to its flat 2nd degree. It is characteristic of Spanish flamenco music and heavy metal, creating an intense, mysterious atmosphere.

Formula: H-W-W-W-H-W-W   C Phrygian Mode: C – C♯ – D♯ – F – G – G♯ – A♯

Choose a Key

C Phrygian Mode G Phrygian Mode D Phrygian Mode A Phrygian Mode E Phrygian Mode B Phrygian Mode F♯ Phrygian Mode F Phrygian Mode B♭ Phrygian Mode E♭ Phrygian Mode A♭ Phrygian Mode D♭ Phrygian Mode

Related Scales

natural minordorian

Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic H C
♭2 Phrygian 2nd W C♯
♭3 Minor Mediant W D♯
4 Subdominant W F
5 Dominant H G
♭6 Minor Submediant W G♯
♭7 Subtonic W A♯