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F Phrygian Dominant Bass Scale

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

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: F - F# - A - A# - C - C# - D# (or F - Gb - A - Bb - C - Db - Eb)

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

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 F Phrygian Dominant bass scale?

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