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The Phrygian Mode
| TRIAD Chord Type | SEVENTH Chord Types | Example in the key of A Phrygian |
|---|---|---|
| biii major | biii 7 (extensions 9, 11, 13) | C7 |
| 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 |
- What chords are in C Phrygian?
- What are the chords in E Phrygian mode?
- What are the notes in the Phrygian scale?
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.
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 are the notes in the Phrygian scale?
The notes of the scale did not change, only the order in which we play them. You can also build the Phrygian scale from a formula. The Phrygian scale formula is 1–b2–b3–4–5–b6–b7. It's a major scale with the 2, 3, 6, and 7 degrees lowered by a half-step.
