Chords in the key of B Phrygian
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i B minor
II C
III D
iv E minor
v° F sharp diminished
VI G
vii A minor
Seventh chords in B Phrygian
The four-note version of each chord, richer and jazzier. Tap ▶ to hear it.
i B minor seven
II C major seven
III D seven
iv E minor seven
v° F sharp minor seven flat five
VI G major seven
vii A minor seven
Progressions in B Phrygian
i – ♭II
B minorC
i – ♭II – ♭VII
B minorCA minor
Notes and intervals
| 1 | B | Root |
| 2 | C | Minor 2nd |
| 3 | D | Minor 3rd |
| 4 | E | Perfect 4th |
| 5 | F sharp | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | G | Minor 6th |
| 7 | A | Minor 7th |
About the B Phrygian scale
The B Phrygian scale is built from B – C – D – E – F♯ – G – A. It has a flat second that gives it a Spanish, flamenco, metal edge, and you will hear it in flamenco, metal riffs and film cues that need menace or mystery.
Related scales
Phrygian in other keys
C Phrygian D flat Phrygian D Phrygian E flat Phrygian E Phrygian F Phrygian G flat Phrygian G Phrygian A flat Phrygian A Phrygian B flat Phrygian
Other scales on B
What do the colors mean?
Every note has its own fixed color, laid out around the circle of fifths. Once you know the colors, chords and scales turn into patterns you can recognize at a glance.
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