Am chord with A Phrygian scale

Pairing the Am chord (Minor) with the A Phrygian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Am chord formula

Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.

A Phrygian scale formula

Formula: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: modal.

Fretboard voicings for Am

Curated Am shapes that sit naturally inside the A Phrygian scale.

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Am — A shape, frets 0–4
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Am — G shape, frets 1–6
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Am — E shape, frets 4–8
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Am — D shape, frets 6–11
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Am — C shape, frets 8–13

Other scales for Am

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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