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A𝄪 Phrygian

Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.

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Tempo120 bpm

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title A𝄪 Phrygian Verovio
Keyboard
A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪B♯C𝄪D𝄪F𝄪G𝄪A𝄪E𝄪E𝄪E𝄪
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Questions
What notes are in the A𝄪 Phrygian scale?

The A𝄪 Phrygian scale uses the notes A𝄪, B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, E𝄪, F𝄪, G𝄪 (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 A𝄪 to get the A𝄪 Phrygian scale.

What chords work over A𝄪 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 A𝄪 Phrygian on Bassoon?

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.