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

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
C𝄪1234567partial 3
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — C𝄪 sounds partial 3
partial 1 — G1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — G2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — D3 (+2¢)3partial 4 — G3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — B3 (-14¢)5partial 6 — D4 (+2¢)6partial 7 — F4 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — G4 (+0¢)8partial 9 — A4 (+4¢)9partial 10 — B4 (-14¢)10partial 11 — C♯5 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — D5 (+2¢)12
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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.