D# Locrian
D# Locrian
Locrian
Intermediate
Root: D#
7 notes
Locrian mode - the 7th mode, unstable sound with b5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
D#
RootE
Minor 2ndF#
Minor 3rdG#
Perfect 4thA
Diminished 5thB
Minor 6thC#
Minor 7thInterval Details
D#
Root
E
Minor 2nd
F#
Minor 3rd
G#
Perfect 4th
A
Diminished 5th
B
Minor 6th
C#
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
D#
Scale Type
locrian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
4♯
Difficulty
Intermediate