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SCALE · ON VIOLIN

F Phrygian

Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 title F Phrygian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 title F Phrygian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
FD stringEADGoctave nodeoctave nodeoctave nodeoctave nodeFG♭A♭B♭CD♭E♭FG♭B♭CD♭E♭FG♭A♭B♭CE♭FG♭A♭B♭CD♭E♭FA♭B♭CD♭E♭FG♭A♭B♭
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Questions
What notes are in the F Phrygian scale?

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

What chords work over F 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 F Phrygian on Violin?

On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.

When would I use the Phrygian scale?

Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.