G Phrygian
Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the G Phrygian scale?
The G Phrygian scale uses the notes G, A♭, B♭, C, D, E♭, F (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Phrygian scale formula?
The Phrygian scale follows the interval pattern H W W W H W W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on G to get the G Phrygian scale.
What chords work over G Phrygian?
Phrygian works over the bIIImaj7 borrowed-chord vamp and Spanish-flamenco harmonic minor V chord (Phrygian dominant raises the 3rd).
How do I finger G Phrygian on Bassoon (tenor clef)?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Phrygian scale?
Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.