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Eb Phrygian Dominant Bass Scale

Explore the Eb 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---|
D|-------------0--1--3------|
A|-------2--3---------------|
E|-3--4---------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: D# - E - G - G# - A# - B - C# (or Eb - E - G - Ab - Bb - B - Db)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Eb Phrygian Dominant bass scale?

The notes of the Eb Phrygian Dominant bass scale are: D# - E - G - G# - A# - B - C# (or with flats: Eb - E - G - Ab - Bb - B - Db). 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 Eb 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.