The key of E♯ Phrygian has a key signature of 7 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, and B#). The E♯ Phrygian scale has the notes E#, F#, G#, A#, B#, C#, and D#. The E♯ Phrygian scale is similar to the E♯ Minor scale except that its 2nd note (F♯) is a half step lower. Chord progressions in Phrygian often rely on the major chord built off of this 2nd scale degree (F♯ major) which gives the key its distinctive sound. For chord progressions, statistics, and tendencies, view this key in Hooktheory Trends
According to the TheoryTab database, songs in E♯ Phrygian draw almost entirely from the following 20 chords. Click on a chord below to show it on the piano and hear how it sounds.
Click on the following songs in E♯ Phrygian to see their chords and melody in the TheoryTab database.
Play or download MIDI files for the following popular chord progressions in E♯ Phrygian.