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
B♭C♯
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 A Phrygian Dominant Scale?
The A Phrygian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: A – Bb – C# – D – E – F – G. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does A Phrygian Dominant have?
The A 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: B♭, C♯.
What does the A Phrygian Dominant Scale sound like?
The A 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.