A Locrian

ABbCDEbFG

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

A Locrian scale – keys A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G highlightedPiano keyboard with keys A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G highlighted. A is the root note.ACDFGBbEb

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for A LocrianScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes F, G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1AP10
2Bbm21
3Cm33
4DP45
5Ebd56
6Fm68
7Gm710

Diatonic Chords in A Locrian

DegreeNumeralChord
1 Adim
2II Bb
3iii Cm
4iv Dm
5V Eb
6VI F
7vii Gm

About A Locrian

The A Locrian contains 7 notes: A, Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note A, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.