E super locrian pentatonic chords
All guitar chords for the E super locrian pentatonic scale
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E super locrian pentatonic scale — chords and intervals
Harmonizing the E super locrian pentatonic scale yields the most aggressive pentatonic chord set, derived from the altered dominant scale. The chords of E super locrian pentatonic are E unknown, E diminished, Ab unknown, E unknown, G minor. These chords create maximum outside tension over altered dominant passages. Advanced jazz players use them to set up dramatic resolutions — the more dissonant the approach, the more satisfying the arrival. Commonly used in Jazz, Avant-Garde, Fusion. Notable players include John Coltrane, Michael Brecker.
The E super locrian pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4d ♭5 ♭7.
Intervals: 3H-H-W-2W-W.
Diatonic chords: E unknown, E diminished, Ab unknown, E unknown, G minor.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | E unknown |
| ii | E diminished |
| iii | Ab unknown |
| IV | E unknown |
| V | G minor |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the E super locrian pentatonic scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the E super locrian pentatonic scale on guitar.
super locrian pentatonic is the Altered scale pentatonic subset. View E Altered scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over 7alt, 7#9b13 chords. The pentatonic shortcut for maximum 'outside' tension over altered dominants.