G phrygian dominant scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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G phrygian dominant

The G phrygian dominant scale has 7 notes: G, Ab, B, C, D, Eb 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.

G phrygian dominant

G Ab B C D Eb 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

Ab

b2

B

3

C

4

D

5

Eb

b6

F

b7

Chords (triads)

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

Seventh chords

I7 · G7 IImaj7 · Ab major 7 iii°7 · B diminished 7 ivmaj7 · C minor major 7 vø7 · D half-diminished VI+ · Eb augmented vii7 · F minor 7

Same notes (modes and relatives)

C harmonic minor

Other G scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

D phrygian dominant C phrygian dominant

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G phrygian dominant scale?

The notes of the G phrygian dominant scale are G, Ab, B, C, D, Eb 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 G phrygian dominant scale?

The G phrygian dominant scale has 2 flats.

Which chords go with the G phrygian dominant scale?

The chords of the G phrygian dominant scale are G major, Ab major, B diminished, C minor, D diminished, Eb 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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