A Phrygian scale

Minor mode with a ♭2. Dark, Spanish/flamenco character.

7 notes · Standard tuning

1357912EADGBe
Root (A)
Scale tone

Notes & intervals

A
R
A#
♭2
C
♭3
D
4
E
5
F
♭6
G
♭7

Neck positions (box diagrams)

Explore all 5 positions of the A Phrygian scale across the neck.

Phrygian in other keys

About the A Phrygian scale

The A Phrygian scale contains the notes A, A#, C, D, E, F, G. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – ♭2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – ♭6 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the A Phrygian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (A); outlined dots are other scale tones.

A Phrygian scale — video lessons

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