A phrygian dominant scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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A phrygian dominant

The A phrygian dominant scale has 7 notes: A, Bb, C#, D, E, F and G. 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.

A phrygian dominant

A Bb C# D E F G · 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7

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

Notes and intervals

Note

Degree

A

1

Bb

b2

C#

3

D

4

E

5

F

b6

G

b7

Chords (triads)

I · A major II · Bb major iii° · C# diminished iv · D minor v° · E diminished VI+ · F augmented vii · G minor

Seventh chords

I7 · A7 IImaj7 · Bb major 7 iii°7 · C# diminished 7 ivmaj7 · D minor major 7 vø7 · E half-diminished VI+ · F augmented vii7 · G minor 7

Same notes (modes and relatives)

D harmonic minor

Other A scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

E phrygian dominant D phrygian dominant

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the A phrygian dominant scale?

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

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 A phrygian dominant scale?

The A phrygian dominant scale has 1 sharp and 1 flat.

Which chords go with the A phrygian dominant scale?

The chords of the A phrygian dominant scale are A major, Bb major, C# diminished, D minor, E diminished, F augmented and G 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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