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E𝄪 Phrygian

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

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 5 title E𝄪 Phrygian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title E𝄪 Phrygian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
E𝄪BBB♭B♭G♯G♯tr1tr1tr2tr2E♭E♭C♯C♯CC
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Questions
What notes are in the E𝄪 Phrygian scale?

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

What chords work over E𝄪 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 E𝄪 Phrygian on Flute?

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 scale?

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