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
G#
♭2
A#
♭3
C
4
C#
♭5
D#
♭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, G#, A#, C, C#, D#, 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.