G Phrygian
G · A♭ · B♭ · C · D · E♭ · F
A natural minor scale with a flattened second, G Phrygian has a dark, Spanish-tinged sound created almost entirely by that semitone step at the bottom. It's central to flamenco, and metal players lean on it heavily for menacing riffs. Emphasise the move between the root and the flat second and the character is unmistakable.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where G Phrygian has been identified to match well with the track.
Invoke the characteristic Spanish flavor prominent in flamenco music, focusing especially during the D major and A augmented transitions.
The G Phrygian offers a darker texture, suitable for more intense and emotional moments.
G Phrygian lends an exotic feel and works sparingly over C minor 7 for added depth.