The C phrygian scale has 7 notes: C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab and Bb. Its formula is 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 and its steps, in tones, are ½ – 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1.
The phrygian mode is a minor scale with a minor second: a dark, Spanish color, widely used in flamenco and metal.
C phrygian
C Db Eb F G Ab Bb · 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.
Notes and intervals
Same notes (modes and relatives)
Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the C phrygian scale?
The notes of the C phrygian scale are C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab and Bb.
What is the formula of the phrygian scale?
The formula of the phrygian scale is 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7: it is built with the steps ½ – 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 (in tones).
How many accidentals are in the C phrygian scale?
The C phrygian scale has 4 flats.
Which chords go with the C phrygian scale?
The chords of the C phrygian scale are C minor, C# major, Eb major, F minor, G diminished, Ab major and Bb minor.