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D Phrygian Dominant Bass Scale

Explore the D 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--3--5--7---|
D|-0--1--4------------------|
A|--------------------------|
E|--------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

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

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

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

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

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: G Harmonic Minor. Closest on the same root: D Phrygian. Chords on this root that sit inside it: D Dominant 7th chord.

See whether every note lands on a real bass in the exact-pitch bass trainer, or practise it over a ready-made line from the multi-track MIDI bass riffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the D Phrygian Dominant bass scale?

The notes of the D Phrygian Dominant bass scale are: D - Eb - F# - G - A - Bb - C. 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 D 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.