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E 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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Root Note Scale Note

Scale Tablature

Position 1

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

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

Theory & Context

Why This Shape Works

E Phrygian Dominant in Drop D tuning puts the notes E, F, G#, A, B, C, D under your fingers in a layout that feels bright inside a dark frame, with a strong Middle Eastern pull. Drop D leaves the upper neck almost untouched but lowers the sixth string for heavier roots, faster one-finger power chords and deeper pedal notes. 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 3 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 Dominant sounds bright inside a dark frame, with a strong Middle Eastern pull and is especially useful for metal leads, flamenco-inspired riffs and dramatic dominant vamps. Drop D feels heavier on the low end while staying familiar on the top five strings.

Pro Tip

Emphasize the jump from b2 to 3 to define the mode instantly. In Drop D, it makes low-string riffs and octave jumps feel more immediate.

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

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

Chord options generated from the same note pool.

  • E7dominant 7
  • Emajor
  • Esus4sus4
  • E5power
  • Fmajor
  • F5power
  • Fmminor
  • Asus4sus4
  • A5power
  • Amminor

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