B Phrygian

BCDEF#GA

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

B Phrygian scale – keys B, C, D, E, F#, G, A highlightedPiano keyboard with keys B, C, D, E, F#, G, A highlighted. B is the root note.BCDEGAF#

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for B PhrygianScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes E, F#, G, A, B, C, D.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1BP10
2Cm21
3Dm33
4EP45
5F#P57
6Gm68
7Am710

Diatonic Chords in B Phrygian

DegreeNumeralChord
1i Bm
2II C
3III D
4iv Em
5 F#dim
6VI G
7vii Am

About B Phrygian

The B Phrygian contains 7 notes: B, C, D, E, F#, G, A. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note B, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.