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The Phrygian Mode
| TRIAD Chord Type | SEVENTH Chord Types | Example in the key of A Phrygian |
|---|---|---|
| iv minor | iv minor 7 (extensions 9, 11, b13) | D minor 7 |
| v minor b5 | V minor 7b5 (extensions b9, 11, b13) | E minor 7b5 |
| bVI major | bVI major 7 (extensions 9, 11, 13) | F major 7 |
| bvii minor | bvii minor 7 (extensions 9, 11, 13) | G minor 7 |
- What chords to use on phrygian?
- What are the chords in E Phrygian mode?
- What chords are in C Phrygian?
What chords to use on phrygian?
The Phrygian mode in twelve keys
| A Phrygian Mode | A,Bb,C,D,E,F,G |
|---|---|
| E Phrygian Mode | E,F,G,A,B,C,D |
| F Phrygian Mode | F,Gb,Ab,Bb,C,Db,Eb |
| F# Phrygian Mode | F#,G,A,B,C#,D,E |
| G Phrygian Mode | G,Ab,Bb,C,D,Eb,F |
What are the chords in E Phrygian mode?
The phrygian chord i is the E minor chord, and contains the notes E, G, and B. This tonic chord's root / starting note is the 1st note (or scale degree) of the phrygian mode. The roman numeral for number 1 is 'i' and is used to indicate this is the 1st triad chord in the mode.
What chords are in C Phrygian?
Chord identification
The C phrygian chord VI is the Ab major chord, and contains the notes Ab, C, and Eb. This submediant chord's root / starting note is the 6th note (or scale degree) of the C phrygian mode.
