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In music, the Phrygian dominant scale is the fifth mode of the harmonic minor scale, the fifth being the dominant. ... Bebop jazz pianist Barry Harris adds a note to the scale and describes his use as "on C7, play down from the 7th of Eb7 to E" and especially over G-7b5 to C7b9.
- What is the difference between Phrygian and Phrygian dominant?
- What chords go with Phrygian dominant?
- What key is Phrygian dominant in?
What is the difference between Phrygian and Phrygian dominant?
Nearly identical to the Phrygian scale except for its raised third; this is called Phrygian Dominant because it shares much of its harmonic material with phrygian, but its 1-3-5-7 members form a dominant seventh chord. This scale is used liberally in flamenco music.
What chords go with Phrygian dominant?
As explained in the video, the most common chords used from the phrygian dominant scale are the 1 (I), 2 (II), 4 (iv) and 7 (vii) chords.
What key is Phrygian dominant in?
Ex. 1 This is just a basic 3-note-per-string pattern for the Phrygian Dominant scale in the key of F#. The notes are F#, G, A#, B, C#, D, E. The key is to play this scale everywhere on the neck in all keys and make up your own patterns—don't stick to one shape.
