The D Phrygian Dominant scale contains seven notes: D, E♭, F♯, G, A, B♭, and C. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-W-W.
D Phrygian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | D | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | E♭ | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | F♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | G | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | A | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | B♭ | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | C | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | D | — |
Key Signature
The D 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
E♭F♯B♭
Diatonic Chords in the D Phrygian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the D Phrygian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | D Major | Major |
| 2 | II | E♭ Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | F♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv | G Minor | Minor |
| 5 | v° | A Diminished | Diminished |
| 6 | VI+ | B♭ Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | vii | C Minor | Minor |
D Phrygian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the D Phrygian Dominant Scale on piano?
The D Phrygian Dominant Scale uses the notes D – E♭ – F♯ – G – A – B♭ – C – D. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the D Phrygian Dominant Scale?
The D Phrygian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: D – Eb – F# – G – A – Bb – C. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does D Phrygian Dominant have?
The D 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: E♭, F♯, B♭.
What does the D Phrygian Dominant Scale sound like?
The D 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.