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C phrygian dominant scale
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C phrygian dominant scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The C 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 C, Db, E, F, G, Ab, Bb. It sounds exotic, passionate, and aggressive, and is a favorite for metal guitarists and composers of high-drama scores. The diatonic chords of C phrygian dominant are C major, Db major, E diminished, F minor, G diminished, Ab augmented, Bb 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 C phrygian dominant scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: H-3H-H-W-H-W-W.
Diatonic chords: C major, Db major, E diminished, F minor, G diminished, Ab augmented, Bb minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C phrygian dominant scale on ukulele.
phrygian dominant is the 5th mode of the Harmonic Minor scale. View C 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.