A♭ phrygian scale (guitar)
The A♭ phrygian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areA♭ – A – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G♭ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ phrygian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (A♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the A♭ phrygian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every A♭ phrygian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in A♭, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the A♭ phrygian scale
The A♭ phrygian scale is a dark minor mode with a flat second, giving a Spanish or metal flavour. Its notes are A♭ – A – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G♭.
A♭ phrygian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ phrygian scale?
The A♭ phrygian scale contains the notes A♭ – A – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G♭.
What is the A♭ phrygian scale used for?
It is a dark minor mode with a flat second, giving a Spanish or metal flavour.
Is the A♭ phrygian scale diagram free to print?
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