F# Locrian

F#GABCDE

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

F# Locrian scale – keys F#, G, A, B, C, D, E highlightedPiano keyboard with keys F#, G, A, B, C, D, E highlighted. F# is the root note.GABCDEF#

Guitar Fretboard

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

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1F#P10
2Gm21
3Am33
4BP45
5Cd56
6Dm68
7Em710

Diatonic Chords in F# Locrian

DegreeNumeralChord
1 F#dim
2II G
3iii Am
4iv Bm
5V C
6VI D
7vii Em

About F# Locrian

The F# Locrian contains 7 notes: F#, G, A, B, C, D, E. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note F#, 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.