Ab Locrian
Ab Locrian
Locrian
Intermediate
Root: Ab
7 notes
Locrian mode - the 7th mode, unstable sound with b5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Ab
RootA
Minor 2ndB
Minor 3rdDb
Perfect 4thD
Diminished 5thE
Minor 6thGb
Minor 7thInterval Details
Ab
Root
A
Minor 2nd
B
Minor 3rd
Db
Perfect 4th
D
Diminished 5th
E
Minor 6th
Gb
Minor 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2m - 3m - 4P - 5d - 6m - 7m
Sound Character
Timbre
Diverse, unique
Emotion
Depends on specific mode
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Film Music
Practice Tips
Use over m7b5 chords. Difficult to use as it lacks a perfect 5th.
Alternate Names
Si mode
Common Music Genres
Jazz
Metal
Avant-garde
Tags
mode
diminished
tension
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
Ab
Scale Type
locrian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♭
Difficulty
Intermediate