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Scales
Chords
C
Super Locrian
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

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