Guitar Scale Logic
E Locrian Guitar Scale in DADGAD
Locrian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for DADGAD.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
D|------------------------------------0--2--| A|---------------------------------3--------| G|------------------------0--2--3-----------| D|---------------0--2--3--------------------| A|------0--1--3-----------------------------| D|2--3--------------------------------------|
0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 14 notes
Theory & Context
Why This Shape Works
The E Locrian scale uses E, F, G, A, B♭, C, D and the formula 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7. In DADGAD tuning, the open strings run D A G D A D from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each E root, then select a five-fret position to see its tablature. The chord suggestions use notes from this scale.
Locrian sounds unstable, angular and deliberately tense. Try it for outside-sounding riffs, dark soundtrack parts and diminished movement. DADGAD is D-A-D-G-A-D from low to high. The open strings contain D, A and G, leaving out the third of a D chord.
Use the b5 carefully and resolve often or the line will sound completely ungrounded. In DADGAD, try an open-string drone that fits your chosen key and scale.
- E
- F
- G
- A
- B♭
- C
- D
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- Em7b5minor 7 flat 5
- Fsus4sus4
- F5power
- Gmminor
- Gsus4sus4
- G5power
- Gm7minor 7
- Amminor
- Asus4sus4
- A5power