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
D♭A♭B♭
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 – Db – E – F – G – Ab – Bb. 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: D♭, A♭, B♭.
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.