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