C# Phrygian scale

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

7 notes · Standard tuning

1357912EADGBe
Root (C#)
Scale tone

Notes & intervals

C#
R
D
♭2
E
♭3
F#
4
G#
5
A
♭6
B
♭7

Neck positions (box diagrams)

Explore all 5 positions of the C# Phrygian scale across the neck.

Phrygian in other keys

About the C# Phrygian scale

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

C# Phrygian scale — video lessons

Other scales in C#