C Phrygian

Every chord in C Phrygian, which ones fit next, and what each note does over them.

C Phrygian, minor with a ♭2. Dark and tense. The half step above home gives it a Spanish, heavy edge. Same notes as A♭ major.

Chords in C Phrygian

Tap a chord to hear it, drag it into your progression to add it.

Outside the key

Secondary dominantsSecondary dominantEach is the V7 of the chord it points to. Its outside note sits a half step from that chord, so it pulls straight into it. Play it just before.
BorrowedFrom the parallel major or minor key (same root)

Secondary dominants. Each is the V7 of the chord it points to. Its outside note sits a half step from that chord, so it pulls straight into it. Play it just before.

Borrowed. From the parallel major or minor key (same root)

  • major
  • minor
  • 7th / dominant
  • diminished
  • outside the key

Degree = the chord’s step in the scale. Capitals are major, lower case minor, ° diminished, ♭ = a half step lower than in major.

Play over it

Your progression as shapes. Pick one to see what to play over it and where its notes sit on the neck.