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C# Phrygian Guitar Scale in Open G

Phrygian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Open G.

Formula 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
Tuning D B G D G 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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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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D D
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
B B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
G
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
D D
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
G
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
D D
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
B
Root Note Scale Note

Scale Tablature

Position 1

D|------2--4--|
B|2--3--------|
G|------------|
D|------------|
G|------------|
D|------------|

Pattern shows scale notes in 0-4 frets for position 1.

Theory & Context

Why This Shape Works

C# Phrygian in Open G tuning puts the notes C#, D, E, F#, G#, A, B under your fingers in a layout that feels dark, compressed and exotic. Open G stacks a ready-made major chord under your fingers, which changes how the neck breathes and makes partial chords and droning double-stops easier to hear. On this page you can switch between all visible notes or five smaller positions, study a pre-rendered tab pattern for each zone and match the sound against chords that stay inside the scale. Because the interval formula is 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7, every diagram here is generated from exact semitone math instead of guessed text. Start with Position 1 to lock in the tonic, then connect Positions 2 and 3 so you can move into riffs, lead fills and improvised phrases without losing the key center.

Overview

Phrygian sounds dark, compressed and exotic and is especially useful for metal riffs, Spanish-flavoured motifs and tense pedal point ideas. Open G feels rootsy, slide-friendly and chord-rich.

Pro Tip

Hit the b2 against the root to make the Phrygian tension obvious. In Open G, it is great for rhythm guitar ideas that need instant harmony.

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

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

Chord options generated from the same note pool.

  • C#mminor
  • C#5power
  • C#sus4sus4
  • C#m7minor 7
  • D5power
  • Dmajor
  • E5power
  • Esus4sus4
  • Emajor
  • F#mminor

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