D phrygian scale (guitar)
The D phrygian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areD – E♭ – F – G – A – B♭ – C — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the D phrygian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (D); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the D phrygian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every D phrygian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in D, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the D phrygian scale
The D phrygian scale is a dark minor mode with a flat second, giving a Spanish or metal flavour. Its notes are D – E♭ – F – G – A – B♭ – C.
D phrygian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D phrygian scale?
The D phrygian scale contains the notes D – E♭ – F – G – A – B♭ – C.
What is the D phrygian scale used for?
It is a dark minor mode with a flat second, giving a Spanish or metal flavour.
Is the D phrygian scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.