Let’s look at the C locrian mode in the different positions on the guitar fretboard: C Locrian Mode CAGED Positions If we play the Db Major scale and start on the 7th note we get the following: If we ‘lower’ the 2nd note (D), 3rd note (E), 5th note (G), 6th note (A) and 7th note (B), we get the following:Ĭ – Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb C Locrian Mode Using The Derivative Approach C Locrian Mode Using The Parallel Approach Let’s briefly look at how to construct C locrian using both the parallel approach and the derivative approach. The locrian mode is a very ‘dark’ sounding mode and is probably the hardest of the 7 modes to get acquainted with.

You will also know that it is the 7th mode of the major scale (derivative approach). If you have read the post on understanding the locrian mode, you will know that the locrian mode contains a ‘flat 2’, a ‘flat 3’ a ‘flat 5’ a ‘flat 6’ and a ‘flat 7’ (parallel approach).

‘C locrian’ is the 7th mode of the D flat Major scale.

D flat major g flat scale