E Locrian Natural 6
Locrian with a natural 6 — 2nd mode of harmonic minor. Used over m7♭5 chords in modal jazz.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the E Locrian Natural 6 scale?
The E Locrian Natural 6 scale uses the notes E, F, G, A, B♭, C♯, D (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Locrian Natural 6 scale formula?
The Locrian Natural 6 scale follows the interval pattern H W W H W+H H W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on E to get the E Locrian Natural 6 scale.
What chords work over E Locrian Natural 6?
Locrian ♮6 works over m7♭5 chords more naturally than standard Locrian — the natural 6 sits well in the chord-scale voicing. 2nd mode of harmonic minor.
How do I finger E Locrian Natural 6 on Bassoon?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Locrian Natural 6 scale?
Locrian with a natural 6 — 2nd mode of harmonic minor. Used over m7♭5 chords in modal jazz.