D locrian scale (guitar)
The D locrian scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areD – E♭ – F – G – A♭ – B♭ – C — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the D locrian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (D); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the D locrian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every D 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 D, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the D locrian scale
The D locrian scale is the most unstable mode, with a flat second and flat fifth. Its notes are D – E♭ – F – G – A♭ – B♭ – C.
D locrian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D locrian scale?
The D locrian scale contains the notes D – E♭ – F – G – A♭ – B♭ – C.
What is the D locrian scale used for?
It is the most unstable mode, with a flat second and flat fifth.
Is the D locrian scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.