B♯ Phrygian
Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.
Playback sounds a major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
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What notes are in the B♯ Phrygian scale?
The B♯ Phrygian scale uses the notes B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, F𝄪, G♯, A♯ (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 B♯ to get the B♯ Phrygian scale.
What chords work over B♯ 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 B♯ Phrygian on Tenor Horn?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
When would I use the Phrygian scale?
Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.