Root & scale

B locrian #2

B

Bdim
C♯

II°

C♯dim
D

biii

Dm
E

iv

Em
F

bV+

Faug
G

bVI

Gmaj
A

bVII

Amaj

Fretboard positions

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E4
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
B3
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
G3
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
D3
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
A2
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
E2
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
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Listen to the B locrian #2 scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the B locrian #2 scale

The Locrian #2 scale is a seven-note scale that adds a natural second to the Locrian mode. It provides a unique and slightly less dissonant sound, used in jazz and modern music.

tip
  • The Locrian #2 scale replaces the traditional Locrian’s flat 2nd with a major 2nd, making it more approachable. Use it for jazz and fusion, especially over half-diminished chords.
  • Incorporate the Locrian #2 scale to solo over minor ii-V-I progressions, where the raised 2nd helps soften the dissonance of the scale.
  • This scale is great for improvising in modal jazz and progressive rock contexts where dissonant, unresolved tension is needed.
  • Focus on blending the major 2nd (II) and flat 5th (bV) intervals to create harmonic tension without the harsher dissonance of the standard Locrian mode.
  • Practice transitioning between the Locrian #2 and the natural minor or Dorian scales to explore harmonic contrasts in your solos.