Phrygian Mode – The Fifth Position of the Natural Minor Scale

ByDanny Cruz

Phrygian Mode – The Fifth Position of the Natural Minor Scale

The shape of the natural minor scale fifth position is the same as the Phrygian mode. This mode shape is also used in the major scale as position 3. Remember, the shapes themselves are the same. What changes it the emphasis on the notes and how they harmonize with the underlining chords and the key the musical piece is in. This means that this shape, while called the Phrygian mode for ease, it’s dependent on how you use it.

However, to keep things simple, the Phrygian mode shape is the 5th position or pattern you play when you’re on the natural minor key.

Danny Cruz

Danny Cruz is creative designer and web developer who has been playing music since 1996. It all started with drums. One thing led to another and a lot of time has been productively spent on guitar and bass since. He started SixStringSensei.com in 2005 to document his trajectory on guitar.

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