What are the diatonic chords of G Phrygian Dominant?

The diatonic chords of G Phrygian Dominant are built by harmonizing each degree of the scale in thirds. The scale degrees are 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 and the intervals are H-3H-H-W-H-W-W. The triads are: GM, AbM, Bdim, Cm, Ddim, Ebaug, Fm.

What is scale harmonization?

Scale harmonization is the process of building chords from each degree of a scale by stacking thirds. Each note of the scale becomes the root of a chord, producing a set of diatonic chords (triads and seventh chords) that naturally belong to that key.

What is Practice Mode in the Scale Harmonizer?

Practice Mode is an interactive study tool that cycles through all diatonic chords with a synchronized fretboard visualization (switch between scale and arpeggio view), adjustable tempo (40–240 BPM), and audio playback. It includes ii-V-I progressions and secondary dominant exercises — the fretboard automatically shows the contextually correct scale for each chord (e.g., Dorian for the ii, Mixolydian for the V7).

G phrygian dominant chords

All ukulele chords for the G phrygian dominant scale

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Chord Voicings

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G phrygian dominant scale diatonic chords

IG major

IIA♭ major

IIIB dim

IVC minor

VD dim

VIE♭ aug

VIIF minor

G phrygian dominant scale seventh chords

IG 7

IIA♭ maj7

IIIB dim7

IVC mmaj7

VD m7♭5

VIE♭ major seventh flat sixth

E♭ - G - B - D

VIIF m7

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G phrygian dominant scale — ukulele chords and intervals

The harmonized G phrygian dominant scale generates the definitive chord family of Flamenco, Klezmer, and Middle Eastern music, combining a major tonic with the dark bII chord. The chords from G phrygian dominant are G major, Ab major, B diminished, C minor, D diminished, Eb augmented, F minor. The I-bII oscillation is the most iconic progression in Spanish music. The chord family includes both major and minor colors, allowing for passionate, dramatic songwriting that shifts between light and shadow. Commonly used in Flamenco, Metal, Middle Eastern, Klezmer, Film Scores. Notable players include Marty Friedman, Paco de Lucia, Ritchie Blackmore, Al Di Meola.

The G phrygian dominant scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7.

Intervals: H-3H-H-W-H-W-W.

Diatonic chords: G major, Ab major, B diminished, C minor, D diminished, Eb augmented, F minor.

Degrees	Chord
I	G major
ii	Ab major
iii	B diminished
IV	C minor
V	D diminished
vi	Eb augmented
vii°	F minor

Degree-by-Degree Analysis

The I chord (G major) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (Ab major) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (B diminished) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (C minor) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (D diminished) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (Eb augmented) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (F minor) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the G phrygian dominant scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the G phrygian dominant scale on ukulele.

phrygian dominant is the 5th mode of the Harmonic Minor scale. View G Harmonic minor scale

Related Scales

How to Use This Scale

Use over dominant chords in flamenco/metal contexts, especially V7 in harmonic minor. The go-to for 'Spanish' or 'Arabic' sounding lines.