B locrian major chords

All ukulele chords for the B locrian major scale

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C
major
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

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B locrian major scale

Ukulele fretboard diagram

Standard (GCEA) (GCEA)
15
ABC#D#EFGABEFGABC#D#EFGC#D#EFGABC#D#GABC#D#EFGA13579111213

B locrian major scale — ukulele chords and intervals

The B 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 B, C#, D#, E, F, G, A. It was used by experimental composers to create a sound that is both familiar and alien. The diatonic chords of B locrian major are B unknown, C# diminished, F unknown, E minor, F augmented, G augmented, A 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 B locrian major scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7.

Intervals: W-W-H-H-W-W-W.

Diatonic chords: B unknown, C# diminished, F unknown, E minor, F augmented, G augmented, A major.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the B locrian major scale on ukulele.

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Use in experimental composition over polytonal or atonal passages. A tool for creating cognitive dissonance.

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