F locrian pentatonic chords
All ukulele chords for the F locrian pentatonic scale
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F locrian pentatonic scale
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F locrian pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The F locrian pentatonic scale is an unstable and mysterious scale used to evoke tension and ambiguity. On ukulele, its notes are F, Ab, Bb, B, Eb. It is often found in experimental music and certain Indian Ragas, providing a dissonant, outside sound that is perfect for dark, avant-garde, or high-tension compositions. The diatonic chords of F locrian pentatonic are Eb suspended second, F diminished, Eb suspended fourth, B unknown, Ab minor. Commonly used in Jazz, Fusion, Experimental, Progressive. Notable players include John Scofield, Kurt Rosenwinkel. Use over m7b5 (half-diminished) chords. Essential for jazz solos over ii chords in minor ii-V-i progressions.
The F locrian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭7.
Intervals: 3H-W-H-2W-W.
Diatonic chords: Eb suspended second, F diminished, Eb suspended fourth, B unknown, Ab minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the F locrian pentatonic scale on ukulele.
locrian pentatonic is the Five-note Locrian subset. View F Locrian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m7b5 (half-diminished) chords. Essential for jazz solos over ii chords in minor ii-V-i progressions.