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G𝄪 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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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 5 title G𝄪 Locrian Natural 6
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title G𝄪 Locrian Natural 6
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
G𝄪1234567partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — G𝄪 sounds partial 2
partial 1 — A1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — A2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — E3 (+2¢)3partial 4 — A3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — C♯4 (-14¢)5partial 6 — E4 (+2¢)6partial 7 — G4 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — A4 (+0¢)8partial 9 — B4 (+4¢)9partial 10 — C♯5 (-14¢)10partial 11 — D♯5 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — E5 (+2¢)12
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Questions
What notes are in the G𝄪 Locrian Natural 6 scale?

The G𝄪 Locrian Natural 6 scale uses the notes G𝄪, A♯, B♯, C𝄪, D♯, E𝄪, F𝄪 (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 G𝄪 to get the G𝄪 Locrian Natural 6 scale.

What chords work over G𝄪 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 G𝄪 Locrian Natural 6 on Trombone?

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.