A♯ Phrygian
Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.
Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the A♯ Phrygian scale?
The A♯ Phrygian scale uses the notes A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯ (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 A♯ to get the A♯ Phrygian scale.
What chords work over A♯ 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 A♯ Phrygian on Trumpet in Bb?
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.