The E phrygian dominant scale has 7 notes: E, F, G#, A, B, C and D. 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.
E phrygian dominant
E F G# A B C D · 1 b2 3 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 E phrygian dominant scale?
The notes of the E phrygian dominant scale are E, F, G#, A, B, C and D.
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 E phrygian dominant scale?
The E phrygian dominant scale has 1 sharp.
Which chords go with the E phrygian dominant scale?
The chords of the E phrygian dominant scale are E major, F major, Ab diminished, A minor, B diminished, C augmented and D minor.