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B𝄫 Locrian Natural 6

Locrian with a natural 6 — 2nd mode of harmonic minor. Used over m7♭5 chords in modal jazz.

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 4 8 title B𝄫 Locrian Natural 6 Verovio
Tuning
FretboardTuning: EADGBE
35791215EB𝄫E𝄫A𝄫BEG♭A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫G♭A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫G♭A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫G♭A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫G♭A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫G♭A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫G♭A𝄫B𝄫C𝄫D𝄫E𝄫F𝄫G♭A𝄫
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Questions
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 Guitar?

On guitar, scales are typically learned as position patterns — three- or four-notes-per-string shapes that move up the neck. The CAGED system positions each scale in five interconnected patterns; the three-notes-per-string approach simplifies modal scales.

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.