E Phrygian Dominant
E · F · G♯ · A · B · C · D
The fifth mode of harmonic minor, E 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 E Phrygian Dominant has been identified to match well with the track.
Enhance solos over E7 chords, offering a spicy and modal feel to your improvisations.
Adds an exotic touch when combined with E7, highlighting Middle-Eastern influences.
This scale provides a more exotic sound, apt for creating psychedelic atmospheres while maintaining a minor feel.
The dominant phrygian mode complements the Spanish-flavored minor 7th and augmented chords, lending a rich expressive quality.
Over the E7 chord, this scale introduces intriguing Eastern European influences for distinctive leads.
Provides a distinctive sound and enhances ethnic qualities, especially over the B7 chord.
This scale adds tension and intrigue, especially over the E7 chord in the progression, emphasizing the Spanish element.
Use this scale during the B7 chord for an exotic, Spanish-influenced feel that naturally resolves back to E minor.