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A phrygian dominant scale
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A phrygian dominant scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A phrygian dominant scale, also known as the Spanish Gypsy scale, is the definitive sound of Flamenco, Klezmer, and Middle Eastern music. On ukulele, the notes are A, Bb, C#, D, E, F, G. It sounds exotic, passionate, and aggressive, and is a favorite for metal guitarists and composers of high-drama scores. The diatonic chords of A phrygian dominant are A major, Bb major, C# diminished, D minor, E diminished, F augmented, G minor. Commonly used in Flamenco, Metal, Middle Eastern, Klezmer, Film Scores. Notable players include Marty Friedman, Paco de Lucia, Ritchie Blackmore, Al Di Meola. Use over dominant chords in flamenco/metal contexts, especially V7 in harmonic minor. The go-to for 'Spanish' or 'Arabic' sounding lines.
The A phrygian dominant scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: H-3H-H-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: A major, Bb major, C# diminished, D minor, E diminished, F augmented, G minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A phrygian dominant scale on ukulele.
phrygian dominant is the 5th mode of the Harmonic Minor scale. View A Harmonic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over dominant chords in flamenco/metal contexts, especially V7 in harmonic minor. The go-to for 'Spanish' or 'Arabic' sounding lines.