F♯ Locrian
Diminished tonic. Rare in practice; theoretical more than functional.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the F♯ Locrian scale?
The F♯ Locrian scale uses the notes F♯, G, A, B, C, D, E (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Locrian scale formula?
The Locrian scale follows the interval pattern H W W H W W W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on F♯ to get the F♯ Locrian scale.
What chords work over F♯ Locrian?
Locrian works over m7♭5 (half-diminished) chords — the ii of a minor ii–V–i. Locrian ♮6 is often a better fit.
How do I finger F♯ Locrian on English Horn?
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 scale?
Diminished tonic. Rare in practice; theoretical more than functional.