A# Locrian 6 Mandolin Scale
Mandolin scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
A# Locrian 6 in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The A# Locrian 6 scale is a rare and dissonant mode that adds a major sixth sparkle to a dark Locrian base. On Mandolin, its notes are A#, B, C#, D#, E, G, G#. 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: A#, B, C#, D#, E, G, G#
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: Standard (E-A-D-G)
Also known as: locrian natural 6, locrian sharp 6