C# Locrian scale
The darkest mode. ♭2 and ♭5. Used in metal and jazz.
7 notes · Standard tuning
Root (C#)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
C#
R
D
♭2
E
♭3
F#
4
G
♭5
A
♭6
B
♭7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the C# Locrian scale across the neck.
Locrian in other keys
About the C# Locrian scale
The C# Locrian scale contains the notes C#, D, E, F#, G, A, B. It is a 7-note scale with intervals: R – ♭2 – ♭3 – 4 – ♭5 – ♭6 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the C# Locrian scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (C#); outlined dots are other scale tones.