Spanish scale - Definition and Overview

The Spanish scale (also called the Jewish scale, Ahava Rabboh or Freygish) is commonly used in Hebrew prayers and in Spanish music.

It is constructed by either:

• Raising the third of the Phrygian scale (the third mode)
• Lowering the second, sixth, and seventh of a Major scale

Series of intervals:

H -3 H W H W W

H = Half Step

W = Whole Step

-3 = Minor third or three half steps

Example:

C Db E F G Ab Bb C

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C Jewish scale

Example Usage of Spanish