(Also called Phrygian #3) Great for the Middle Eastern sounds!
Phrygian Dominant Family of Chords:
I chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
II chord = Ab major (4 note chord = Ab major 7th)
iiio chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B diminished 7th)
iv chord = C minor (4 note chord = C minor major 7)
vo chord = D diminished (4 note chord = D minor 7th flat 5th)
VI+ chord = Eb augmented (4 note chord = E flat major 7th sharp 5th)
vii chord = F minor (4 note chord = F minor 7th)
Scale Formulas: HS, WS+HS, HS, WS, HS, WS, WS
Notes are: G, Ab, B, C, D, Eb, F, G
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Phrygian Dominant progressions
5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the Phrygian Dominant
(Mode 5 of Harmonic Minor) scale using quarter then eighth notes.
1. I //// II //// vii //// I ////
2. I //// iv //// vii //// II //// I ////
3. iv //// VI+ //// vo //// I ////
4. II //// vii //// iv //// I ////
Remember to create at least 4 to 6 of your own progressions for each mode.
Now transpose these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to all 15 keys.
All materials copyright 2010. For personal use only.
Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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