D Phrygian Scale
Notes: D, E♭, F, G, A, B♭, C
On piano
On the guitar neck
Every note of the scale on the first 12 frets. The root is highlighted. High E string on top, as in tab.
Chords in this scale
Other D scales
MajorNatural MinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicBluesDorianLydianMixolydianLocrian
Phrygian scale in other keys
About the phrygian scale
Phrygian is a minor mode with a lowered second, giving a dark, Spanish or Middle Eastern flavor heard in flamenco and metal. Step pattern: H – W – W – W – H – W – W. W = whole step (2 frets), H = half step (1 fret).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D phrygian scale?
The D phrygian scale is D, E♭, F, G, A, B♭, C.