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Scales
Chords
E
Super Locrian
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

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