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C locrian major

The Locrian Major scale is a seven-note scale that combines elements of the Locrian and major scales. It's known for its unusual and complex sound, often used in jazz and modern music.

it consists of these notes and degrees:

C

I

Cmaj♭5
D

II°

Ddim
E

III

G♭7no5/E
F

iv

Fm
G♭

bV+

G♭aug
A♭

bVI+

A♭aug
B♭

bVII

B♭maj

Notation

Tab

tip
  • The Locrian Major scale combines the minor 2nd (bII) of the Locrian mode with a major 3rd (III), creating a dissonant, tense sound. Use it for modern jazz and experimental compositions.
  • Explore the Locrian Major scale in avant-garde and fusion genres, focusing on the tension between the minor 2nd (bII) and major 3rd (III).
  • This scale works well over diminished or altered chords, where dissonant intervals are used to create tension and release.
  • Practice transitioning between the Locrian Major scale and the regular Locrian or major scales to explore chromatic shifts in your improvisations.
  • Incorporate this scale into free jazz improvisation or modal compositions where you need to introduce tension and harmonic complexity.

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