The C♯ Phrygian Dominant scale contains seven notes: C♯, D, E♯, F♯, G♯, A, and B. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-W-W.
C♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | C♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | D | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | E♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | F♯ | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | G♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | A | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | B | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | C♯ | — |
Key Signature
The C♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
C♯E♯F♯G♯
Diatonic Chords in the C♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the C♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | C♯ Major | Major |
| 2 | II | D Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | E♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv | F♯ Minor | Minor |
| 5 | v° | G♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 6 | VI+ | A Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | vii | B Minor | Minor |
C♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the C♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale on piano?
The C♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale uses the notes C♯ – D – E♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the C# Phrygian Dominant Scale?
The C# Phrygian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: C# – D – E# – F# – G# – A – B. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does C# Phrygian Dominant have?
The C# Phrygian Dominant Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: C♯, E♯, F♯, G♯.
What does the C# Phrygian Dominant Scale sound like?
The C# Phrygian Dominant Scale has a dark Spanish/flamenco character driven by the lowered second degree. As a mode, it shares notes with a parent major scale but feels different because a different note acts as the tonal center.