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In contemporary jazz, the Phrygian mode is used over chords and sonorities built on the mode, such as the sus4(♭9) chord (see Suspended chord), which is sometimes called a Phrygian suspended chord. For example, a soloist might play an E Phrygian over an Esus4(♭9) chord (E–A–B–D–F).
- What chords are in Phrygian mode?
- What is a Phrygian chord progression?
- What are the chords in E Phrygian mode?
What chords are in Phrygian mode?
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 is a Phrygian chord progression?
Phrygian is a very limited mode as far as building chord progressions around it. ... This progression makes Ab minor, and therefore Ab Phrygian, the tonic chord/mode. In other words, the other chords in the progression reinforce that central Phrygian sound... and that's what you need to listen out for.
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.
