Phrygian mode - Definition and Overview

In music the Phrygian mode is a musical mode or diatonic scale and may be considered the major scale starting on the third scale degree. The Scale consists of flat 2, flat 3, flat 6, and flat 7 in the starting pitch's major scale

Examples are:

• The E Phrygian mode is the C major scale starting on E.
• The A Phrygian mode is the F major scale starting on A.
• The B Phrygian mode is the G major scale starting on B.

Example Usage of Phrygian