C♭ Phrygian
Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
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 Bass?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
When would I use the Phrygian scale?
Minor with a lowered 2nd — Spanish flamenco, dark, modal-jazz colour.