C Locrian
Diminished tonic. Rare in practice; theoretical more than functional.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the C Locrian scale?
The C Locrian scale uses the notes C, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭ (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 C to get the C Locrian scale.
What chords work over C 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 C Locrian on Alto?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
When would I use the Locrian scale?
Diminished tonic. Rare in practice; theoretical more than functional.