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F♯ Locrian

Diminished tonic. Rare in practice; theoretical more than functional.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title F♯ Locrian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 4 6 8 title F♯ Locrian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
F♯8ve8ve8ve28ve2G♯G♯E♭E♭FFBBB♭B♭FFCCC♯C♯E♭E♭
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Questions
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 Oboe?

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.