Scherzo & 4 variations in E phrygian

[@YangXinyue-cl7by]

what does phrygian mean

[@davremmusic]

@@YangXinyue-cl7by Let me explain, E phrygian key uses the A minor scale because it's its fifth grade. Did I explain?

[@YangXinyue-cl7by]

@@davremmusic oh ok

[@liszt132]

Phrygian mode is one of the seven greek modes. The greek modes are based on the natural diatonic scale (aka. Major scale, but major scale is just one of the seven modes, being the Ionian mode). The seven modes are all the same sequence of tones and semitones, but with a different start. In this case, Phrygian starts at the 3rd grade of the Major Scale (Ionian), so it has a semitone at the very start of the scale, giving it this very characteristic sound. Hope I explained well.

[@davremmusic]

@@liszt132 thanks you! I was trying to explain it but thanks

[@johnwebb4499]

It's E,F,G,A,B,C,D,E. All white keys. E Phrygian 1 flat2 flat3 4 5 diminished7