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SCALE · ON CLARINET IN BB

G𝄪 Phrygian Dominant

Phrygian with a raised 3rd — Spanish, klezmer, flamenco, metal. 5th mode of harmonic minor.

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

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

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

The G𝄪 Phrygian Dominant scale uses the notes G𝄪, A♯, B𝄪, C𝄪, D𝄪, E♯, F𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Phrygian Dominant scale formula?

The Phrygian Dominant scale follows the interval pattern H W+H H 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 Dominant scale.

What chords work over G𝄪 Phrygian Dominant?

Phrygian dominant works over V7♭9♭13 of the parent harmonic minor. Spanish flamenco, klezmer, metal vocabulary.

How do I finger G𝄪 Phrygian Dominant on Clarinet in Bb?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Phrygian Dominant scale?

Phrygian with a raised 3rd — Spanish, klezmer, flamenco, metal. 5th mode of harmonic minor.