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Exotic · D root

D Phrygian Dominant

The 5th mode of the harmonic minor scale. Has a strong Middle-Eastern, Spanish Flamenco, or Jewish character due to its augmented 2nd.

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Notes in D Phrygian Dominant

DRoot
D#2nd
F#3rd
G4th
A5th
A#6th
C7th
DOctave

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Phrygian Dominant in All 12 Keys

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About the D Phrygian Dominant Scale

The D phrygian dominant scale contains the notes D, D#, F#, G, A, A#, C, D. It follows the interval pattern 1-3-1-2-1-2-2 and belongs to the exotic family.

The 5th mode of the harmonic minor scale. Has a strong Middle-Eastern, Spanish Flamenco, or Jewish character due to its augmented 2nd. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.