Phyrgian Dominant - How To Master This Powerful Scale

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In today's video we explore the phrygian dominant scale. This special scale is actually a mode of the harmonic minor scale. It's a great scale to use when you want to improvise over altered chords and altered harmony.

Like it's cousin the phrygian mode, this scale is a blend of different combinations of whole steps and half steps.

One of the things I like to do is relate any new scale I learn to the major scale. It provides a great point of reference. So, if we compare the phrygian dominant to the major scale than the scale degrees for phrygian dominant would be as follow:

1, b9, 3, 4, 5, b13, b7.

I like to think of the 2nd scale degree as a b9 as opposed to a b2 but you can think of it either way. The same goes for the b13. I like to think of the 6th note as a b13 as opposed to a b6. But, feel free to think of it anyway you want. It really comes down to whatever you can instantly think of in your mind.

Music theory is really a tool for organization and shortcuts so you can free up your creativity. So, go with whatever is easiest for you.

If you have questions about this mode or any other jazz scales feel free to leave a comment below.