The Phrygian mode has a distinctive flat 2nd degree that creates a dark, Spanish, or Middle Eastern flavor. It's the darkest of the minor modes.
Key Characteristics
- •Flat 2nd (the defining "Spanish" sound)
- •Minor 3rd
- •Minor 7th
- •Exotic, dark quality
Famous Examples
- White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane
- War - Joe Satriani
- Wherever I May Roam - Metallica
Flamenco
Metal
Progressive Rock
Fusion
Quick Tips
- 1.The b2 to root resolution is iconic - use it!
- 2.Great for building tension in metal riffs
- 3.Creates an immediate Spanish/flamenco flavor
- 4.Use the i - bII movement for authentic Phrygian progressions