C Locrian
C Locrian
Locrian
Intermediate
Root: C
7 notes
Locrian mode - the 7th mode, unstable sound with b5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C
RootDb
Minor 2ndEb
Minor 3rdF
Perfect 4thGb
Diminished 5thAb
Minor 6thBb
Minor 7thInterval Details
C
Root
Db
Minor 2nd
Eb
Minor 3rd
F
Perfect 4th
Gb
Diminished 5th
Ab
Minor 6th
Bb
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
C
Scale Type
locrian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Intermediate