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C𝄪 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 C𝄪 Phrygian Verovio
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C𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪B♯C𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪B♯C𝄪E♯F𝄪G𝄪B♯C𝄪D♯A♯D♯A♯D♯A♯
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Questions
What notes are in the C𝄪 Phrygian scale?

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

What chords work over C𝄪 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 C𝄪 Phrygian on Trombone?

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.