D# Locrian 6 Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 8-string tuning — fretboard diagram
D# Locrian 6 in 8-string — Notes and Intervals
The D# Locrian 6 scale is a rare and dissonant mode that adds a major sixth sparkle to a dark Locrian base. On Guitar, its notes are D#, E, F#, G#, A, C, C#. It provides a unique modal variation for experimental compositions and is used to create a sense of distorted major tonality. Commonly used in Experimental, Jazz, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Allan Holdsworth, Steve Coleman. Use over diminished and half-diminished chords in experimental contexts. A modal exploration tool rather than a standard jazz choice.
Notes: D#, E, F#, G#, A, C, C#
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3m, 4P, 5d, 6M, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 b3 4 5 6 b7
Formula: H-W-W-H-WH-H-W
Number of notes: 7
Tuning: 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
Also known as: locrian natural 6, locrian sharp 6
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D# Locrian 6 in Standard Tuning
- D# Locrian 6 in Drop D
- D# Locrian 6 in DADGAD
- D# Locrian 6 in Open G
- D# Locrian 6 in Baritone (B Standard)
- D# Locrian 6 in 7-string
- D# Locrian 6 in Drop C
- D# Locrian 6 in Drop B
- D# Locrian 6 in Open D
- D# Locrian 6 in Half Step Down
- D# Locrian 6 in Open E
- D# Locrian 6 in Open A
- D# Locrian 6 in Double Drop D
- D# Locrian 6 in Open C