A Phrygian Dominant
A · B♭ · C♯ · D · E · F · G
The fifth mode of harmonic minor, A Phrygian Dominant is a Phrygian scale with a major third, producing an augmented second between the flat second and that third. It's the definitive flamenco sound, and equally at home in klezmer, Middle Eastern music, and neoclassical metal. One of the most rewarding exotic scales to learn.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where A Phrygian Dominant has been identified to match well with the track.
Enhances the fusion element with exotic Eastern flavors, especially effective over the E and Bb sections.
Using Phrygian dominant over the E7 chord can create tension and release typical of flamenco-inspired blues.
For a more exotic sound, the phrygian dominant scale can add unique flavors, especially over the Em7 chord.
Offering a flamenco flavor, the Phrygian dominant scale provides tension and exotic sound which is quintessential to Spanish music.
Use this scale for an exotic flair, especially over the dominant A chords, to enhance the Spanish and jazz fusion feel.
Phrygian dominant, though more complex, adds a Middle-Eastern flair, especially over the E minor chord, perfect for more advanced guitarists.
This scale adds an exotic feel, providing unique sounds especially useful over the Fm6 and Gm7 chords.
Use this scale for a dramatic and psychedelic feel, tapping into deeper emotional tonalities.
Use this scale over dominant chords to inject a distinctive flamenco-inspired feel, perfect for the more experimental player.