C♯ locrian scale (guitar)
The C♯ locrian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areC♯ – D – E – F♯ – G – A – B — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the C♯ locrian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (C♯); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the C♯ locrian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every C♯ locrian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in C♯, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the C♯ locrian scale
The C♯ locrian scale is the most unstable mode, with a flat second and flat fifth. Its notes are C♯ – D – E – F♯ – G – A – B.
C♯ locrian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C♯ locrian scale?
The C♯ locrian scale contains the notes C♯ – D – E – F♯ – G – A – B.
What is the C♯ locrian scale used for?
It is the most unstable mode, with a flat second and flat fifth.
Is the C♯ locrian scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.