The E Phrygian Dominant scale contains seven notes: E, F, G♯, A, B, C, and D. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-W-W.
E Phrygian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | E | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | F | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | G♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | A | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | B | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | C | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | D | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | E | — |
Key Signature
The E 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
G♯
Diatonic Chords in the E Phrygian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the E Phrygian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | E Major | Major |
| 2 | II | F Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | G♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv | A Minor | Minor |
| 5 | v° | B Diminished | Diminished |
| 6 | VI+ | C Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | vii | D Minor | Minor |
E Phrygian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the E Phrygian Dominant Scale on piano?
The E Phrygian Dominant Scale uses the notes E – F – G♯ – A – B – C – D – E. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the E Phrygian Dominant Scale?
The E Phrygian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: E – F – G# – A – B – C – D. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does E Phrygian Dominant have?
The E 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: G♯.
What does the E Phrygian Dominant Scale sound like?
The E 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.