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Modes · C# / D♭ root

C# / D♭ Phrygian

The 3rd mode of the major scale. Starts with a half step, giving it a dark, Spanish or Flamenco character.

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Notes in C# Phrygian

DbRoot
D2nd
E3rd
Gb4th
Ab5th
A6th
B7th
DbOctave

Hear C# Phrygian

Phrygian in All 12 Keys

CC#D♭DD#E♭EFF#G♭GG#A♭AA#B♭B

Other Scales from C#

C# MajorDiatonicC# Natural MinorDiatonicC# Harmonic MinorMinor VariantsC# Melodic MinorMinor VariantsC# DorianModesC# LydianModesC# MixolydianModesC# LocrianModesC# Major PentatonicPentatonicC# Minor PentatonicPentatonic

Often Confused With

C# Natural MinorDiatonicC# Phrygian DominantExoticC# DorianModesC# LydianModes

About the C# Phrygian Scale

The C# phrygian scale contains the notes Db, D, E, Gb, Ab, A, B, Db. It follows the interval pattern 1-2-2-2-1-2-2 and belongs to the modes family.

The 3rd mode of the major scale. Starts with a half step, giving it a dark, Spanish or Flamenco character. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.