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