Locrian Mode


The locrian mode is used over a minor flatted fifth chord progression. This mode is used for ORIENTAL styles of soloing.


The modes, like scales, can be broken down into 5 different intertwining positions.

The RED notes are the root notes of the mode. ( In this case the root note is G ) The GREEN notes are the rest of the notes in the mode.

Locrian Mode

These are the chords used to make up the locrian chord progression. First you pick a key to play in " Am Bm Cm Dm Em Fm Gm ". Then you use the chords under the key, to form your progression.

Locrian Chords

Locrian Lesson #1
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