E Locrian
E Locrian
Locrian
Intermediate
Root: E
7 notes
Locrian mode - the 7th mode, unstable sound with b5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
E
RootF
Minor 2ndG
Minor 3rdA
Perfect 4thBb
Diminished 5thC
Minor 6thD
Minor 7thInterval Details
E
Root
F
Minor 2nd
G
Minor 3rd
A
Perfect 4th
Bb
Diminished 5th
C
Minor 6th
D
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
E
Scale Type
locrian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
1♭
Difficulty
Intermediate