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