E Phrygian scale

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

7 notes · Standard tuning

1357912EADGBe
Root (E)
Scale tone

Notes & intervals

E
R
F
♭2
G
♭3
A
4
B
5
C
♭6
D
♭7

Neck positions (box diagrams)

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

Phrygian in other keys

About the E Phrygian scale

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

E Phrygian scale — video lessons

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