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C major locrian Scale — Guitar Fretboard Visualization

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C major locrian

The Major Locrian scale combines the major scale with a lowered fifth, creating a bright yet dissonant sound.

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 Major Locrian scale combines the brightness of the major scale with the diminished 5th (bV) of the Locrian mode, creating a unique harmonic structure used in jazz and experimental music.
  • Focus on the diminished 5th (bV) when using this scale to create tension and dissonance over major chords, particularly in modern jazz contexts.
  • Incorporate the Major Locrian scale into improvisations where you want to explore non-traditional harmonic structures, blending major and diminished intervals.
  • Practice using this scale in fusion or avant-garde music where its unusual mix of major and diminished tones adds chromaticism and complexity.
  • Blend this scale with altered or diminished scales to explore even more chromatic movement in your solos, especially over dominant chords.

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C major locrian Scale — guitarscales