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A Phrygian Dominant Bass Scale

Explore the A Phrygian Dominant on 4, 5, and 6-string bass fretboards with interactive looper, note charts, TAB, and metronome practice.

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4-String Bass TAB & Notation

Copy this 1-octave ASCII TAB chart or follow along with the looper above: 

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

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: A - Bb - C# - D - E - F - G

1
A
Step: H
♭2
Bb
Step: A2
3
C#
Step: H
4
D
Step: W
5
E
Step: H
♭6
F
Step: W
♭7
G
Step: W

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

I
A Major
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II
Bb Major
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iii°
C# Diminished
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iv
D Minor
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v°
E Diminished
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VI+
F Augmented
Augmented triad
vii
G Minor
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Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
A
Bb
C#
D
E
F
G
D
D
E
F
G
A
Bb
C#
D
A
A
Bb
C#
D
E
F
G
A
E
E
F
G
A
Bb
C#
D
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Dark and commanding, with a major third above the flat second.

Typical Use: Fifth mode of harmonic minor, dominant tension, metal, and flamenco colors.

Same notes from another root: D Harmonic Minor. Closest on the same root: A Phrygian. Chords on this root that sit inside it: A Dominant 7th chord.

Check it on your own bass with the bass trainer for your audio interface, or practise it over a ready-made line from the bass riff library with TAB and MIDI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the A Phrygian Dominant bass scale?

The notes of the A Phrygian Dominant bass scale are: A - Bb - C# - D - E - F - G. The degree formula is: 1 - ♭2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - ♭7.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Phrygian Dominant scale?

Dark and commanding, with a major third above the flat second. Common musical uses: Fifth mode of harmonic minor, dominant tension, metal, and flamenco colors.

How do I practice the A Phrygian Dominant on 4, 5, and 6-string bass?

Use Basnote's interactive fretboard to switch between 4-string (EADG), 5-string (BEADG), and 6-string (BEADGC) charts, hear real-time audio playback, and follow animated bass TAB with adaptive tempos.