Phrygian Scales on guitar: Diagrams and Tabs

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Learn how to play the Phrygian guitar scale with guitar tabs and neck diagrams all along the fretboard.

The Phrygian Scale scale is composed of the Root, Minor Second, Minor Third, Perfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, Minor Sixth, and Minor Seventh

This scale is composed of the notes C, Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, and Bb

This mode is very similar to the Aeolian mode but with a lowered second. Jazz and film scores are common users of Phrygian modes. The opening music to Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring is a great example of Phrygian.

C Phrygian Scale Intervals:

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If you need help in reading the diagrams on this page, check the How to read music for guitar tutorial. To learn more about scales, check our complete guide on How to play guitar scales .

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Phrygian Scale Notes in all Keys

1	b2	b3	4	5	b6	b7
C	Db	Eb	F	G	Ab	Bb
G	Ab	Bb	C	D	Eb	F
D	Eb	F	G	A	Bb	C
A	Bb	C	D	E	F	G
E	F	G	A	B	C	D
B	C	D	E	F#	G	A
F#	G	A	B	C#	D	E
Gb	Abb	Bbb	Cb	Db	Ebb	Fb
C#	D	E	F#	G#	A	B
Db	Ebb	Fb	Gb	Ab	Bbb	Cb
G#	A	B	C#	D#	E	F#
Ab	Bbb	Cb	Db	Eb	Fb	Gb
D#	E	F#	G#	A#	B	C#
Eb	Fb	Gb	Ab	Bb	Cb	Db
A#	B	C#	D#	E#	F#	G#
Bb	Cb	Db	Eb	F	Gb	Ab
F	Gb	Ab	Bb	C	Db	Eb

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Phrygian Scale Fretboard Diagrams

All the following patterns are provided in the key of C. To play the scale in another key, move the patterns up or down the neck to the root you want to use.

C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 1

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 2

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 3

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 4

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 5

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 6

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 7

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 8

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 9

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C Phrygian Scale - Box Pattern - Variation 10

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 11

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 12

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 13

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 14

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 15

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 16

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 17

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 18

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 19

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C Phrygian Scale - 3 Notes per String Pattern - Variation 20

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