The B Phrygian Dominant scale contains seven notes: B, C, D♯, E, F♯, G, and A. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-W-W.
B Phrygian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | B | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | C | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | D♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | E | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | F♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | G | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | A | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | B | — |
Key Signature
The B Phrygian Dominant Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
D♯F♯
Diatonic Chords in the B Phrygian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the B Phrygian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | B Major | Major |
| 2 | II | C Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | D♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv | E Minor | Minor |
| 5 | v° | F♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 6 | VI+ | G Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | vii | A Minor | Minor |
B Phrygian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the B Phrygian Dominant Scale on piano?
The B Phrygian Dominant Scale uses the notes B – C – D♯ – E – F♯ – G – A – B. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the B Phrygian Dominant Scale?
The B Phrygian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: B – C – D# – E – F# – G – A. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does B Phrygian Dominant have?
The B Phrygian Dominant Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: D♯, F♯.
What does the B Phrygian Dominant Scale sound like?
The B Phrygian Dominant Scale has a dark Spanish/flamenco character driven by the lowered second degree. As a mode, it shares notes with a parent major scale but feels different because a different note acts as the tonal center.