C# phrygian chords

All guitar chords for the C# phrygian scale

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C# phrygian scale

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C# phrygian scale — chords and intervals

The C# phrygian scale is the third mode of the major scale, defined by its immediate dark and tense character. On guitar, its notes are C#, D, E, F#, G#, A, B. It has a strong Spanish or ethnic flavor, making it the definitive sound of Flamenco. In modern contexts, it is widely used in heavy metal to create an aggressive, brooding atmosphere. The diatonic chords of C# phrygian are C#m7, DMaj7, E7, F#m7, G#m7b5, AMaj7, Bm7.

The C# phrygian scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.

Intervals: H-W-W-W-H-W-W.

Diatonic chords: C#m7, DMaj7, E7, F#m7, G#m7b5, AMaj7, Bm7.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the C# phrygian scale on guitar.

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