B Flamenco
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagramIntermediate
B Flamenco Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Flamenco scale is the emotional heart of Spanish music. On Ukulele, the notes are B, C, D, D#, F, F#, A. Closely related to the Phrygian system, it is designed to convey deep pathos, rhythmic intensity, and the passionate duende characteristic of traditional guitar styles. Commonly used in Flamenco, Latin, Classical Guitar, World. Notable players include Paco de Lucia, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, Al Di Meola. Use over flamenco chord progressions (Am-G-F-E type). The scale supports both the melancholic phrygian passages and the explosive major-chord rasgueados.
Notes: B, C, D, D#, F, F#, A
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3m, 3M, 4A, 5P, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 b3 4 #5 6 b7
Formula: H-W-H-W-H-WH-W
Number of notes: 7
Musical Character
Closely related to the Phrygian system but with alterations that create the specific emotional palette of flamenco — deep pathos, rhythmic intensity, and duende (the ineffable spirit of flamenco).
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Flamenco, Latin, Classical Guitar, World
Notable players: Paco de Lucia, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, Al Di Meola
How to Use the B Flamenco Scale
Use over flamenco chord progressions (Am-G-F-E type). The scale supports both the melancholic phrygian passages and the explosive major-chord rasgueados.
Origin & Background
The sonic DNA of Andalusian flamenco. Evolved from Moorish and Romani musical traditions in southern Spain.
Related Scales
The B Flamenco scale contains 7 notes (B, C, D, D#, F, F#, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.