V7 in minor
V7 in minor
A natural modal view of the dominant built from the fifth degree of harmonic minor.
Guitar Scales · ChordRevelation
Phrygian Dominant Scale on Guitar — Formula & Dominant Use
Phrygian Dominant combines a dominant major 3rd and ♭7 with the dark ♭2 and ♭6 colors of harmonic minor. It is the fifth mode of Harmonic Minor.
Interval formula / structure1–♭2–3–4–5–♭6–♭7
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Harmony first
Where this scale fits.
ChordRevelation treats scale choice as a relationship between chord formula, function and target — not as a root-name lookup.
Dominant b9 / b13 colors
Dominant b9 / b13 colors
♭2 and ♭6 become ♭9 and ♭13 against the dominant root.
Static exotic dominant
Static exotic dominant
Can also function as a modal dominant center when the harmony supports its characteristic tensions.
Fretboard practice
Turn the formula into usable guitar vocabulary.
Keep chord tones visible, compare overlays and practice toward the next chord instead of running patterns without a harmonic destination.
Practice
Hear ♭2 against 3
That interval combination creates the signature sound.
Practice
Connect to Harmonic Minor
Use the parent harmonic-minor scale to understand the same notes in minor-key context.
Practice
Resolve to minor tonic
Practice V7 → i so the scale's tensions have a destination.
FAQ
Quick answers.
The interval formula is the starting point; Play Over provides the real harmonic context.
What is the formula for phrygian dominant?
1–♭2–3–4–5–♭6–♭7
How should I practice phrygian dominant on guitar?
Connect the interval formula to chord tones and real harmonic context, then compare positions on the fretboard instead of memorizing a single box.
Can I use phrygian dominant over every chord with the same root?
No. Scale choice depends on chord quality, harmonic function, key context and the next target chord, not only the root name.
ChordRevelation Play Over
See the scale inside the actual chord.
Open the approach on the fretboard, compare chord tones with tensions, keep multiple overlays visible and use the next chord as the resolution target.