C Locrian
C Locrian
modeAt a Glance
- Formula:
- C locrian
| Notes | C | Db | Eb | F | Gb | Ab | Bb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Labels | R | b2 | b3 | 4 | b5 | b6 | b7 |
| Roman Numerals | i° | II | iii | iv | V | VI | vii |
| Steps | H | W | W | H | W | W | W |
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What It Is
Natural minor with a lowered 2nd and lowered 5th degree - degree 7 of the major scale. Notes: C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb.
How It Functions
The only mode with a diminished (not perfect) 5th above the tonic, making the tonic triad itself diminished and unstable.
Mood & Character
Unstable and unsettled - the only mode whose own tonic chord is dissonant, so it rarely feels like 'home.'
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