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F locrian #2 scale
Ukulele fretboard diagram
F locrian #2 scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The F locrian #2 scale is a more usable and consonant version of the standard Locrian mode. On ukulele, it contains the notes F, G, Ab, Bb, B, Db, Eb. It is the preferred choice for jazz musicians soloing over half-diminished chords, as its natural second degree allows for much smoother and more melodic voice leading. The diatonic chords of F locrian #2 are F diminished, G diminished, Ab minor, Bb minor, B augmented, Db major, Eb major. Commonly used in Jazz, Post-Bop, Contemporary. Notable players include John Coltrane, Woody Shaw, Steve Coleman. Use over m7b5 chords. The preferred jazz choice over half-diminished chords (vs standard Locrian which sounds too harsh).
The F locrian #2 scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-H-W-H-W-W-W.
Diatonic chords: F diminished, G diminished, Ab minor, Bb minor, B augmented, Db major, Eb major.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the F locrian #2 scale on ukulele.
locrian #2 is the 6th mode of the Melodic Minor scale. View F Melodic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m7b5 chords. The preferred jazz choice over half-diminished chords (vs standard Locrian which sounds too harsh).