Writing Exotic Music with Phrygian Dominant - 5th Mode of Harmonic Minor

Name: Writing Exotic Music with Phrygian Dominant - 5th Mode of Harmonic Minor
Uploaded: 2025-12-04T12:00:00Z
Duration: 11 min
Channel: Jake Lizzio
Description: Master Phrygian Dominant, the exotic-sounding fifth mode of harmonic minor. Learn how to write music with a Spanish, Middle Eastern, or metal flavor.

An iconic scale with a highly recognizable sound, Phrygian Dominant is a must-know for any composer.

By Jake Lizzio · Signals Music Studio · 700,000+ subscribers on YouTube

Part of the series Exploring Harmonic Minor

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Master Phrygian Dominant, the exotic-sounding fifth mode of harmonic minor. Learn how to write music with a Spanish, Middle Eastern, or metal flavor.