B Phrygian Dominant Banjo 5 String Scale
Banjo 5 String scale in Standard (Open G) tuning — fretboard diagram
B Phrygian Dominant in Standard (Open G) — Notes and Intervals
The B Phrygian Dominant scale, also known as the Spanish Gypsy scale, is the definitive sound of Flamenco, Klezmer, and Middle Eastern music. On Banjo 5 String, the notes are B, C, D#, E, F#, G, A. It sounds exotic, passionate, and aggressive, and is a favorite for metal guitarists and composers of high-drama scores. Commonly used in Flamenco, Metal, Middle Eastern, Klezmer, Film Scores. Notable players include Marty Friedman, Paco de Lucia, Ritchie Blackmore, Al Di Meola. Use over dominant chords in flamenco/metal contexts, especially V7 in harmonic minor. The go-to for 'Spanish' or 'Arabic' sounding lines.
Notes: B, C, D#, E, F#, G, A
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4P, 5P, 6m, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7
Formula: H-WH-H-W-H-W-W
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: Standard (Open G) (D-B-G-D-G)
Also known as: spanish, phrygian major