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D Locrian major (Arabian) scale

The D Locrian major (Arabian) scale is made of the notes D, E, F♯, G, A♭, B♭, C. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7.

Other scales · 7 notes

Note names
  1. 1D
  2. 2E
  3. 3F♯
  4. 4G
  5. ♭5A♭
  6. ♭6B♭
  7. ♭7C

PatternW – W – H – H – W – W – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Scales from modern jazz and from traditions other than the European one. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Mode and chords

A major scale with a diminished 5th, minor 6th and minor 7th. It is the scale for the 7♭5 chord and has a Middle Eastern colour.

Used overD7♯5Daug

Put it into practice

The scale played in thirds over one octave: one of the exercises MEG generates from this scale.

This scale is not part of the demo: in the MEG app you will find it in every key, with 24 patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the D Locrian major (Arabian) scale?
The notes are D, E, F♯, G, A♭, B♭, C.
What is the pattern of the D Locrian major (Arabian) scale?
The sequence of steps is W – W – H – H – W – W – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7.
Which chords is the D Locrian major (Arabian) scale used over?
It is used over D7♯5, Daug: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.

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