Ab phrygian dominant scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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Ab phrygian dominant

The Ab phrygian dominant / G# phrygian dominant scale has 7 notes: G#, A, C, C#, D#, E and F#. Its formula is 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7 and its steps, in tones, are ½ – 1½ – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1.

The phrygian dominant mode (the "flamenco scale") has an eastern color, with a minor second and a major third. Typical of flamenco and Middle Eastern music.

Ab phrygian dominant

G# A C C# D# E F# · 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7

Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.

Notes and intervals

Note

Degree

G#

1

A

b2

C

3

C#

4

D#

5

E

b6

F#

b7

Chords (triads)

I · Ab major II · A major iii° · C diminished iv · C# minor v° · Eb diminished VI+ · E augmented vii · F# minor

Seventh chords

I7 · Ab7 IImaj7 · A major 7 iii°7 · C diminished 7 ivmaj7 · C# minor major 7 vø7 · Eb half-diminished VI+ · E augmented vii7 · F# minor 7

Same notes (modes and relatives)

C# harmonic minor

Other Ab scales

Ab major Ab natural minor Ab harmonic minor Ab melodic minor Ab major pentatonic Ab minor pentatonic Ab blues Ab dorian Ab phrygian Ab lydian

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

Eb phrygian dominant C# phrygian dominant

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Ab phrygian dominant scale?

The notes of the Ab phrygian dominant scale are G#, A, C, C#, D#, E and F#.

What is the formula of the phrygian dominant scale?

The formula of the phrygian dominant scale is 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7: it is built with the steps ½ – 1½ – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 (in tones).

How many accidentals are in the Ab phrygian dominant scale?

The Ab phrygian dominant scale has 4 sharps.

Which chords go with the Ab phrygian dominant scale?

The chords of the Ab phrygian dominant scale are Ab major, A major, C diminished, C# minor, Eb diminished, E augmented and F# minor.

Popular chords

C major G major D major A major E major F major A minor E minor D minor G7 D7 C major 7

Popular scales

C major G major A natural minor A minor pentatonic E minor pentatonic A blues D dorian E phrygian All chords and scales

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