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Scales
Chords
B
Super Locrian
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m2-M2-m2-M2-M2-M2
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
G
D
A
F
C
E
F
1
A
B
2
G
D
F
C
G
3
E
B
4
A
C
G
D
A
5
F
E
6
B
D
A
B
7
C
G
E
F
C
8
B
9
D
A
F
C
G
D
10
E
E
11
B
G
D
A
12
F
C
E
F
13
A
B
14
G
D
F
C
G
15
E
B
16
A
C
G
D
A
17
F
E
18
B
D
A
B
19
C
G
E
F
C
20
B
21
D
A
F
C
G
D
22
E
E
23
B
G
D
A
24

Basic Scale Information

  • Name: Super Locrian
  • Type: Altered scale
  • Formula: 1 – ♭2 – ♭3 – ♭4 – ♭5 – ♭6 – ♭7
  • Relation with Major Scale: Seventh mode of the melodic minor scale.

Theoretical Aspects

  • Sound Character: Extreme and full of tension, it is one of the most chromatic scales, ideal for altered seventh chords.
  • Typical Chord: 7alt
  • Modal Context: Perfect for altered V7s in advanced jazz or fusion contexts, especially in minor resolutions.
  • Harmonic Use: On V7alt in modal contexts or in minor II–V–I progressions.

Musical Context

  1. Musical Styles: Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary
  2. Songs using the scale:
    • E.S.P. - Miles Davis
    • Steps - Chick Corea
    • Deluge - Wayne Shorter
    • Passion Dance - McCoy Tyner
  3. Evoked Atmosphere: Tense, chromatic, dissonant, dramatic.