B♭ phrygian scale (piano)
The B♭ phrygian scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areB♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭ – A♭. Free to print or download below.
How to play the B♭ phrygian scale
- Find the root note. Start on B♭. The shaded keys show the B♭ phrygian scale ascending from the root up to the next B♭ an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭ – A♭), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The B♭ phrygian scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in B♭.
Notes in the B♭ phrygian scale
The B♭ phrygian scale is a dark minor mode with a flat second, giving a Spanish or metal flavour. Its notes are B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭ – A♭.
B♭ phrygian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ phrygian scale?
The B♭ phrygian scale contains the notes B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭ – A♭.
What is the B♭ phrygian scale used for?
It is a dark minor mode with a flat second, giving a Spanish or metal flavour.
Is the B♭ phrygian piano scale free to print?
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