Phrygian Scale
Phrygian is the third mode of the major scale — a minor scale with a lowered second. The half step between the first two notes gives it the Spanish and flamenco colour, and it is a staple of metal riffing.
Phrygian scale formula
- Képlet
- H–W–W–W–H–W–W
Phrygian scale in every key
Other scale types
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What is the Phrygian scale?
Phrygian is the third mode of the major scale — a minor scale with a lowered second. The half step between the first two notes gives it the Spanish and flamenco colour, and it is a staple of metal riffing.
What is the formula for the Phrygian scale?
The Phrygian scale follows the step pattern H–W–W–W–H–W–W, where H is a half step and W is a whole step.
