E♭ Locrian
Diminished tonic. Rare in practice; theoretical more than functional.
Playback sounds a major 6th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
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What notes are in the E♭ Locrian scale?
The E♭ Locrian scale uses the notes E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭, B𝄫, C♭, D♭ (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 E♭ to get the E♭ Locrian scale.
What chords work over E♭ 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 E♭ Locrian on Tenor 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 scale?
Diminished tonic. Rare in practice; theoretical more than functional.