This jam track is in the key of F# Phrygian with a Ska / Reggae Style.
- Chords: A/F# /// G/F# ///
- Tempo: 85BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
F# Phrygian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- F# G A B C# D E
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Phrygian mode (D major) but with F# in the bass.
A/F# contains the same notes as F#m7, so this chord could be viewed as such.
G/F contains the same notes as Gmaj7 so this could be considered that way too.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the F# Phrygian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the F# Phrygian mode
F#m7 (A/F#) chord 2nd fret
F#m7 (A/F#) chord 9th fret
G/F# chord with F# on the 9th fret
G/F# chord with F# on the 9th fret
F# minor triads on top three strings
F# minor triads with b7ths (E)
A major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings with the F# note added
Small F# Phrygian pattern starting on the F#, 2nd fret, 6th string.
Small F# Phrygian pattern starting on the F#, 4th fret, 4th string.
Small F# Phrygian pattern starting on the F#, 11th fret, 3rd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
F# Phrygian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the G major chord
Small scale pattern with the G note highlighted for targeting over the G/F# chord.
