The E Phrygian Scale
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The E Phrygian scale contains the notes E, F, G, A, B, C, and D.
- E
- F
- G
- A
- B
- C
- D
Its diatonic chords are i (Em), II (F), III (G), iv (Am), v° (Bdim), VI (C), and vii (Dm).
- i Em
- II F
- III G
- iv Am
- v° Bdim
- VI C
- vii Dm
Phrygian is a dark minor mode defined by its lowered 2nd, a half-step above the tonic. That tight interval gives it a tense, Spanish and flamenco-tinged colour prized in metal and film scoring.