F Locrian
F Locrian
Locrian
Intermediate
Root: F
7 notes
Locrian mode - the 7th mode, unstable sound with b5
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
F
RootGb
Minor 2ndAb
Minor 3rdBb
Perfect 4thB
Diminished 5thDb
Minor 6thEb
Minor 7thInterval Details
F
Root
Gb
Minor 2nd
Ab
Minor 3rd
Bb
Perfect 4th
B
Diminished 5th
Db
Minor 6th
Eb
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
F
Scale Type
locrian
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♭
Difficulty
Intermediate