Tuning-specific scale diagram

D Phrygian Scale in Drop B Tuning

D Phrygian Scale in Drop B Tuning shows the same d phrygian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned B F# B E G# C#. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
DEbFGABbC
Formula
1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
Semitones
0 1 3 5 7 8 10
Parent scale
Bb major
Tuning
B F# B E G# C#
Strings
6
Open pitch range
B1 to C#4
24-fret range
B1 to C#6

How this layout changes

The notes are the same pitch classes as the main D Phrygian Scale page, but they are mapped across 6 strings in drop b tuning.

Use this diagram to compare the D root notes against the B low-string range and the remaining strings in this tuning.

Fretboard diagram

D Phrygian Scale in Drop B Tuning fretboard diagram D Phrygian Scale in Drop B Tuning fretboard diagram

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Start with D Phrygian Scale and drop b tuning loaded, then adjust labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings