Em chord with E Phrygian scale
Pairing the Em chord (Minor) with the E Phrygian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Em chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.
E Phrygian scale formula
Formula: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: modal.
Fretboard voicings for Em
Curated Em shapes that sit naturally inside the E Phrygian scale.
Other scales for Em
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.