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B Phrygian Dominant Guitar Scale in Drop D

Phrygian Dominant scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Drop D.

Formula 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7
Tuning E B G D A D
Scale Notes 7 notes

Interactive fretboard

Scale Map

Root notes are highlighted in amber. Use the buttons to isolate each five-fret position.

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E E
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Root Note Scale Note

Chart downloads cover open strings through fret 12.

Scale Tablature

Position 1

E|------------------------------0--2--3--|
B|------------------------1--4-----------|
G|---------------0--2--4-----------------|
D|------1--2--4--------------------------|
A|2--3-----------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------|

0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 13 notes

Scale Reference

Scale Notes and Intervals

The B Phrygian Dominant scale contains B, C, D♯, E, F♯, G, A. Its interval formula is 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7. In Drop D tuning, the open strings are E B G D A D from highest to lowest. Root markers identify B. Position tabs show five-fret fragments, and the chord suggestions contain only notes from this scale.

Overview

B Phrygian Dominant: B, C, D♯, E, F♯, G, A. Formula: 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7.

Tuning Notes (Low to High)

Drop D: D A D G B E. Diagrams and tabs display the highest string at the top.

  • B
  • C
  • D♯
  • E
  • F♯
  • G
  • A

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

These chords contain notes from the selected scale.

  • B7dominant 7
  • Bmajor
  • Bsus4sus4
  • B5power
  • Cmajor
  • C5power
  • Cmminor
  • Esus4sus4
  • E5power
  • Emminor