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