C Locrian 6 Timple Canario Scale
Timple Canario scale — fretboard diagram
C Locrian 6 Scale — Notes and Intervals
The C Locrian 6 scale is a rare and dissonant mode that adds a major sixth sparkle to a dark Locrian base. On Timple Canario, its notes are C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, A, Bb. 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: C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, A, Bb
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
Also known as: locrian natural 6, locrian sharp 6
How to Play C Locrian 6 on Timple Canario
Begin by locating C on your instrument and play through the 7 notes of the Locrian 6 scale slowly, ensuring each note rings clearly before increasing speed.
The C Locrian 6 scale contains 4 flats (Db, Eb, Gb, Bb). Its relative major is Eb major, which shares the same key signature.
Practice Routine
Set a metronome to 80 BPM and play the C Locrian 6 scale in groups of four notes, shifting the starting note each repetition. This builds muscle memory across the entire scale range. After a week, try improvising short 4-bar phrases using only these notes.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on C to let the characteristic intervals of the Locrian 6 scale come through clearly.
Timple Canario Tips
Practice the C Locrian 6 scale slowly and evenly on your instrument, focusing on tone quality for each of the 7 notes before building speed.
The C Locrian 6 scale contains 7 notes (C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, A, Bb). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Timple Canario with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for C Locrian 6
The C Locrian 6 scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.