Interactive Bass Scale Guide
C Phrygian Bass Scale
Explore the C Phrygian on 4, 5, and 6-string bass fretboards with interactive looper, note charts, TAB, and metronome practice.
4-String Bass TAB & Notation
Copy this 1-octave ASCII TAB chart or follow along with the looper above:
G|--------------------------|
D|-------------------0--2---|
A|----------0--2--3---------|
E|-0--1--3------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: C - C# - D# - F - G - G# - A# (or C - Db - Eb - F - G - Ab - Bb)
Diatonic Chords in this Scale
Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Dark and compressed, defined by the flat second.
Typical Use: Metal, flamenco-adjacent riffs, pedal tones, and tense minor vamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C Phrygian bass scale?
The notes of the C Phrygian bass scale are: C - C# - D# - F - G - G# - A# (or with flats: C - Db - Eb - F - G - Ab - Bb). The degree formula is: 1 - ♭2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - ♭7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Phrygian scale?
Dark and compressed, defined by the flat second. Common musical uses: Metal, flamenco-adjacent riffs, pedal tones, and tense minor vamps.
How do I practice the C Phrygian 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.