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#

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C Phrygian Mode G Phrygian Mode D Phrygian Mode A Phrygian Mode E Phrygian Mode B Phrygian Mode F# Phrygian Mode F Phrygian Mode Bb Phrygian Mode Eb Phrygian Mode Ab Phrygian Mode Db 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#