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Scales
Chords
F
Locrian with Major Sixth
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m2-M2-M2-m2-m3-m2
F
F
G
A
B
C𝄪
D
B
C𝄪
F
G
D
A
F
1
F
B
F
2
C𝄪
A
F
3
G
D
B
F
G
4
C𝄪
5
A
F
G
D
A
6
B
F
C𝄪
B
7
D
A
F
8
G
B
F
9
C𝄪
F
C𝄪
10
D
A
F
G
D
11
B
C𝄪
12
F
G
D
A
F
13
F
B
F
14
C𝄪
A
F
15
G
D
B
F
G
16
C𝄪
17
A
F
G
D
A
18
B
F
C𝄪
B
19
D
A
F
20
G
B
F
21
C𝄪
F
C𝄪
22
D
A
F
G
D
23
B
C𝄪
24

Basic Scale Information

  • Name: Locrian with Major Sixth
  • Type: Hybrid modal scale
  • Formula: 1 – ♭2 – ♭3 – 4 – ♭5 – 6 – ♭7
  • Relation with Major Scale: N/A

Theoretical Aspects

  • Sound Character: Maintaining the dark and unstable base of the Locrian scale, the introduction of the major sixth alters its atmosphere, making it more open, with an ambiguous and interesting character.
  • Typical Chord: m7♭5♯13
  • Modal Context: Useful in modal contexts where a dark but not completely atonal flavor is sought. Perfect for modern jazz and soundtracks.
  • Harmonic Use: On half-diminished seventh chords with major tensions, for sophisticated and ambiguous constructions.

Musical Context

  1. Musical Styles: Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary, Soundtracks
  2. Songs using the scale:
    • Inner Urge - Joe Henderson
    • Nardis - Miles Davis
    • Matrix - Chick Corea
    • Nocturnal - Bill Evans
  3. Evoked Atmosphere: Dark but sophisticated, mysterious and introspective with a lyrical accent.