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