Phrygian dominant scale

The Phrygian dominant scale constructed by raising the third of the Phrygian scale, and is the fifth mode of the harmonic minor scale, the fifth being the dominant.

It is often known as a Spanish Phrygian scale, as it is commonly used in flamenco music. It is also known as Ahava Rabboh or Freygish when used in Hebrew prayers, or as the Hijaz scale when used in Turkish or Arabic music.

The sequence of steps comprising the Phrygian dominant scale is

• half – augmented – half – whole – half – whole – whole

Beginning on C, the scale is as follows: