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.
Smooth Fusion Guitar Backing Track in G minor
The G Phrygian offers a darker texture, suitable for more intense and emotional moments.
Slow Blues – Gilmour Style Backing Track in G minor (56 BPM)
G Phrygian lends an exotic feel and works sparingly over C minor 7 for added depth.