eBGDAE 123456789101112131415 F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D D# F G A A# C D F G A A# C D D# F G

D Phrygian Scale

The D Phrygian scale has a distinctly Spanish, mysterious character. As the third mode of Bb major, its lowered Eb creates the signature Phrygian darkness used in flamenco and metal guitar.

Also known as

  • D Phrygian Mode

Formula

1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7

Notes

DD#FGAA#C

Diatonic Chords

These chords are built from the notes of the D Phrygian scale. Each degree gets a chord based on the intervals stacked above it.

Explore this scale on the interactive fretboard tool