This jam track is in the key of G# Phrygian with a Ska / Reggae Style.
- Chords: B/G# /// A/G# ///
- Tempo: 85BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Groove
G# Phrygian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
- G# A B C# D# E F#
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Phrygian mode (E major) but with G# in the bass.
B/G# contains the same notes as G#m7, so this chord could be viewed as such.
A/G# contains the same notes as Amaj7 so this could be considered that way too.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the G# Phrygian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the G# Phrygian mode
G#m7 (B/G#) chord 4th fret
G#m7 (B/G#) chord 11th fret
A/G# chord with G# on the 4th fret
A/G# chord with G# on the 11th fret
G# minor triads on top three strings
G# minor triads with b7ths (F#)
B major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings with the G# note added
Small G# Phrygian pattern starting on the G#, 4th fret, 6th string.
Small G# Phrygian pattern starting on the G#, 6th fret, 4th string.
Small G# Phrygian pattern starting on the G#, 13th fret, 3rd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
G# Phrygian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the A major chord
Small scale pattern with the A note highlighted for targeting over the A/G# chord.
