Part 4/8:
Typical Voicings and Chord Structures
Rick explores common voicings that work well within the Phrygian context. For example, anytime a major chord with the seventh in the bass is played, it evokes the Phrygian flavor—think of a major triad over a minor seventh, such as an F major over E.
This voicing creates a distinctive dark, minor sound, primarily due to the flat second and minor seventh intervals. Rick emphasizes:
"Any of the voicings you want—there are many cool linear things you can do in Phrygian, but I recommend starting with arpeggiating the flat nine."