About the C sharp Phrygian Pentatonic scale
C sharp Phrygian Pentatonic is used for flamenco-flavored and modal melodies. Think of it as a dark five-note scale with a flat second.
Its notes are C♯, D, F♯, G♯, and B. The formula is H 4 semitones W 1½ W. It is the second mode of B Dorian Pentatonic.
Also called Insen and Kokin-joshi.
C♯ Phrygian Pentatonic uses three black keys on the piano, C♯, F♯, and G♯.
Notes and intervals
| 1 | C#C♯ | Root |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | DD | Minor 2nd |
| 3 | F#F♯ | Perfect 4th |
| 4 | G#G♯ | Perfect 5th |
| 5 | BB | Minor 7th |
| Steps | H 4 semitones W 1½ W |
|---|---|
| Semitones | 1-4-2-3-2 |
| Degrees | 1 ♭2 4 5 ♭7 |
Shapes
Chromatic
Circle of Fifths
Related scales
Phrygian Pentatonic in other keys
C Phrygian Pentatonic scaleD Phrygian Pentatonic scaleD sharp Phrygian Pentatonic scaleE Phrygian Pentatonic scaleF Phrygian Pentatonic scaleF sharp Phrygian Pentatonic scaleG Phrygian Pentatonic scaleG sharp Phrygian Pentatonic scaleA Phrygian Pentatonic scaleA sharp Phrygian Pentatonic scaleB Phrygian Pentatonic scale
Modes
The same notes, starting on a different note.
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