G# Locrian scale on piano
unstable · dissonant · dark
About the Locrian scale
The unstable one: b2 and b5 leave it without a solid center. Rarely home base, always tension.
When to use it: Over m7b5 (half-diminished) chords in minor ii-V-i's.
Watch out: As a key center — it collapses without careful handling.
Notes
Genres
Diatonic chords — tap any of them
These chords are built using only the notes of this scale — one on each degree. That's why they all sound "at home" together: they're the harmonic family of G# Locrian.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G# Locrian scale?
The G# Locrian scale contains the notes G#, A, B, C#, D, E, F#. On this page you can see them highlighted on the instrument and hear how the scale sounds.
What does the Locrian scale sound like?
Every scale has its own color. Locrian is best experienced by ear — press play above to hear G# Locrian and watch each note light up.
Which chords can I build from G# Locrian?
The diatonic chords of G# Locrian include G#dim, A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m. They all share the scale's notes, which is why they sound at home together.