Guitar Scale Logic
G# Locrian Guitar Scale in Open D
Locrian scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Open D.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
D |------------0--2--4--| A |------2--4-----------| F#|2--3-----------------| D |---------------------| A |---------------------| D |---------------------|
0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 7 notes
Theory & Context
Why This Shape Works
The G# Locrian scale uses G♯, A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯ and the formula 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7. In Open D tuning, the open strings run D A F# D A D from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each G# 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. Open D is D-A-D-F#-A-D from low to high. Its open strings form a D major chord, which you can use alongside fretted melody notes.
Use the b5 carefully and resolve often or the line will sound completely ungrounded. In Open D, find the D roots first, then follow the notes across the strings.
- G♯
- A
- B
- C♯
- D
- E
- F♯
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- G♯m7b5minor 7 flat 5
- Asus4sus4
- A5power
- Bmminor
- Bsus4sus4
- B5power
- Bm7minor 7
- C♯mminor
- C♯sus4sus4
- C♯5power