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B𝄫 Phrygian Dominant

Phrygian with a raised 3rd — Spanish, klezmer, flamenco, metal. 5th mode of harmonic minor.

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B𝄫E𝄫F♭G𝄫A𝄫B𝄫E𝄫F♭G𝄫A𝄫B𝄫E𝄫F♭G𝄫A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D♭C𝄫D♭C𝄫D♭
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Questions
What notes are in the B𝄫 Phrygian Dominant scale?

The B𝄫 Phrygian Dominant scale uses the notes B𝄫, C𝄫, D♭, E𝄫, F♭, G𝄫, A𝄫 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Phrygian Dominant scale formula?

The Phrygian Dominant scale follows the interval pattern H W+H H 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 Dominant scale.

What chords work over B𝄫 Phrygian Dominant?

Phrygian dominant works over V7♭9♭13 of the parent harmonic minor. Spanish flamenco, klezmer, metal vocabulary.

How do I finger B𝄫 Phrygian Dominant on Tuba?

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 Dominant scale?

Phrygian with a raised 3rd — Spanish, klezmer, flamenco, metal. 5th mode of harmonic minor.