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Eb/D# Phrygian Dominant Bass Scale

Explore the Eb/D# Phrygian Dominant 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|-------0--1--3--4--6--8---|
D|-1--2---------------------|
A|--------------------------|
E|--------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: Eb - Fb - G - Ab - Bb - Cb - Db

Eb Phrygian Dominant is the same set of pitches as D# Phrygian Dominant; this page spells the notes from Eb.

1
Eb
Step: H
♭2
Fb
Step: A2
3
G
Step: H
4
Ab
Step: W
5
Bb
Step: H
♭6
Cb
Step: W
♭7
Db
Step: W

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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

Nut
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
Ab
Bb
Cb
Db
Eb
Fb
G
D
Eb
Fb
G
Ab
Bb
Cb
Db
A
Bb
Cb
Db
Eb
Fb
G
Ab
E
Fb
G
Ab
Bb
Cb
Db
Eb
Fb

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Eb/D# Phrygian Dominant bass scale?

The notes of the Eb Phrygian Dominant bass scale are: Eb - Fb - G - Ab - Bb - Cb - Db. The degree formula is: 1 - ♭2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - ♭7. Eb Phrygian Dominant is the same set of pitches as D# Phrygian Dominant; this page spells the notes from Eb.

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 Eb/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.