PhrygianThe Phrygian mode is recognized for its exotic and somewhat mystical sound, often associated with Spanish and flamenco music. It is one of the seven musical modes derived from the major scale, starting on the third degree, and is marked by its distinct sequence of steps.In the Phrygian scale, the steps are as follows: Half, whole, whole, whole, half, whole, whole. When beginning on E (a common starting point to illustrate Phrygian, as it requires no sharps or flats on the piano), the scale appears like this:E, F, G, A, B, C, D, EHere are the distances between the notes:

• E to F: half step
• F to G: whole step
• G to A: whole step
• A to B: whole step
• B to C: half step
• C to D: whole step
• D to E: whole step

This pattern of intervals provides the Phrygian mode with its distinctive sound, setting it apart from other modes. The Phrygian mode can commence on any note, resulting in various Phrygian scales. For instance, a B Phrygian scale would unfold as:B, C, D, E, F#, G, A, BNote that the scale is adjusted (F raised to F# in this case) to adhere to the Phrygian mode's characteristic step pattern.