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A locrian major scale
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A locrian major scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A locrian major scale is a 20th-century hybrid that combines the stability of a major third with the dissonance of a Locrian base. On ukulele, it contains the notes A, B, C#, D, Eb, F, G. It was used by experimental composers to create a sound that is both familiar and alien. The diatonic chords of A locrian major are A unknown, B diminished, Eb unknown, D minor, Eb augmented, F augmented, G major. Commonly used in Experimental, Contemporary Classical, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Bela Bartok, Gyorgy Ligeti. Use in experimental composition over polytonal or atonal passages. A tool for creating cognitive dissonance.
The A locrian major scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-W-H-H-W-W-W.
Diatonic chords: A unknown, B diminished, Eb unknown, D minor, Eb augmented, F augmented, G major.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A locrian major scale on ukulele.
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Use in experimental composition over polytonal or atonal passages. A tool for creating cognitive dissonance.