Relation with Major Scale: It is the fifth mode of the harmonic minor scale.
Theoretical Aspects
Sound Character: It has a very marked Arabic/Spanish sound. The major third and minor seventh create a strongly dominant but also exotic character.
Typical Chord: 7♭9
Modal Context: Ideal for creating tension on altered dominant chords in modal contexts. Frequently used to build ethnic melodies or extended dominants.
Harmonic Use: On V7 in minor keys, or for suspended dominants in exotic modal contexts.
Musical Context
Musical Styles: Flamenco, Jazz, World, Metal
Songs using the scale:
Spain - Chick Corea
Malagueña - Ernesto Lecuona
Oriental - Isaac Albéniz
Dance of the Maya - Mahavishnu Orchestra
Evoked Atmosphere: Exotic, intense, dramatic, with strong rhythmic drive and tension.
