C# phrygian dominant scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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C# phrygian dominant

The C# phrygian dominant / Db phrygian dominant scale has 7 notes: C#, D, F, F#, G#, A and B. 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.

C# phrygian dominant

C# D F F# G# A B · 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7

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

Notes and intervals

Note

Degree

C#

1

D

b2

F

3

F#

4

G#

5

A

b6

B

b7

Chords (triads)

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

Seventh chords

I7 · C#7 IImaj7 · D major 7 iii°7 · F diminished 7 ivmaj7 · F# minor major 7 vø7 · Ab half-diminished VI+ · A augmented vii7 · B minor 7

Same notes (modes and relatives)

F# harmonic minor

Other C# scales

C# major C# natural minor C# harmonic minor C# melodic minor C# major pentatonic C# minor pentatonic C# blues C# dorian C# phrygian C# lydian

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

Ab phrygian dominant F# phrygian dominant

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the C# phrygian dominant scale?

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

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 C# phrygian dominant scale?

The C# phrygian dominant scale has 3 sharps.

Which chords go with the C# phrygian dominant scale?

The chords of the C# phrygian dominant scale are C# major, D major, F diminished, F# minor, Ab diminished, A augmented and B 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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