The exotic sounding Phrygian mode is employed by everyone from Latin rockers to classic metallers like Black Sabbath and Metallica. It's also a go-to for guitarists faking their way through a ...

Although the two scales have the same notes, the Phrygian mode includes minor intervals, as indicated by the b symbol. So, the b2nd is an F note; it’s one semitone higher than the root. In C major, ...

The Phrygian mode has a striking b2 interval, which can be used to create a Latin flavour or for the thrash sound of bands such as Metallica and Slayer. Whatever style you choose, make sure to switch ...