C Phrygian Mode
Also known as: Spanish Phrygian
Dark, Spanish, and exotic. The ♭2 creates an immediately recognizable Mediterranean sound.
The C Phrygian Mode consists of the pitches C, C#, D#, F, G, G#, A#. Its interval formula is H-W-W-W-H-W-W with relative steps 0-1-3-5-7-8-10. It is widely used in Flamenco, Metal, Progressive music for its distinct dark, spanish, and exotic. the ♭2 creates an immediately recognizable mediterranean sound..
C Phrygian Mode Notes
Notes: C - C# - D# - F - G - G# - A# - C
Scale Formula & Intervals
Interval Pattern
H-W-W-W-H-W-W
W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)
Scale Degrees
1 - ♭2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - ♭7
Scale degrees relative to the root note
Semitones from Root
Famous Songs Using This Scale
War
Joe Satriani
White Rabbit
Jefferson Airplane
Symphony of Destruction
Megadeth
Practice Tips for C Phrygian Mode
- ✓The 3rd mode of the major scale
- ✓The ♭2 is the signature interval
- ✓Creates an exotic, Spanish or Middle Eastern sound
- ✓Popular in metal for its dark, aggressive quality
Common Genres
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