Middle Eastern (Hijaz/Phrygian)

i → II → i → VII

Position
Am chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Am: string 6: muted, string 5: open, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×Am
B chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for B: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 4, string 3: fret 4, string 2: fret 4, string 1: fret 2×B
Am chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Am: string 6: muted, string 5: open, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×Am
G chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 3G
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About

Based on the Hijaz maqam, featuring the distinctive b2-3 interval that creates that 'exotic' Middle Eastern sound. The same scale as Phrygian Dominant.

Songs using this progression

  • Misirlou — Dick Dale
  • Hava Nagila — Traditional
  • White Rabbit — Jefferson Airplane
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Related progressions

Flamenco Spanish
i → VII → VI → V
FlamencoLatin
Surf Rock (Misirlou)
i → VII → VI → V
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