B Locrian Natural 6
Locrian with a natural 6 — 2nd mode of harmonic minor. Used over m7♭5 chords in modal jazz.
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 B Locrian Natural 6 scale?
The B Locrian Natural 6 scale uses the notes B, C, D, E, F, G♯, A (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 B to get the B Locrian Natural 6 scale.
What chords work over B 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 B Locrian Natural 6 on French Horn?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
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.