The B Locrian scale is a seven-note mode derived from the major scale, specifically the seventh mode, and is known for its dark and unstable sound. Its notes are B, C, D, E, F, G, A, and B, creating a diminished quality characterized by a flattened second and fifth. This unique structure makes the B Locrian scale less common in traditional tonal music, but highly effective for conveying tension, dissonance, and unresolved atmospheres. It is often used in jazz, metal, and experimental music, where its unsettling character adds depth, intensity, and a sense of instability to both melodic lines and harmonic progressions.
Name: B Locrian scale
Symnonyms:: B Locrian mode
Notes: B, C, D, E, F, G, A, B
Intervals: 1, ♭2, ♭3, 4, ♭5, ♭6, ♭7, 1
Formula: 1-2-2-1-2-2-2
Type: Heptatonic (7 notes per octave)
B Locrian scale on the Staff
B Locrian scale on Piano
B Locrian scale on Guitar
B Locrian scale on Ukulele
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