Phrygian: Understanding and Using the Third Mode of Major

Part of the series Understanding The Modes

10 min Beginner Part of a series Oct 3, 2018

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Phrygian has a uniquely dark and exotic feel thanks to its flat 2nd scale degree. Learn how the scale is built, its characteristic chords, and several ways to compose your own music using the Phrygian mode.