The B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 scale contains seven notes: B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, and A♭. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-W-H-W-W-W.
B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | B♭ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | C | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | D♭ | m3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | E♭ | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | F♭ | d5 |
| 6 | Submediant | G♭ | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | A♭ | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | B♭ | — |
Key Signature
The B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
B♭D♭E♭F♭G♭A♭
Diatonic Chords in the B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | i° | B♭ Diminished | Diminished |
| 2 | ii° | C Diminished | Diminished |
| 3 | iii | D♭ Minor | Minor |
| 4 | iv | E♭ Minor | Minor |
| 5 | V+ | F♭ Augmented | Augmented |
| 6 | VI | G♭ Major | Major |
| 7 | VII | A♭ Major | Major |
B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale on piano?
The B♭ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale uses the notes B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G♭ – A♭ – B♭. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the Bb Locrian Sharp 2 Scale?
The Bb Locrian Sharp 2 Scale contains seven notes: Bb – C – Db – Eb – Fb – Gb – Ab. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does Bb Locrian Sharp 2 have?
The Bb Locrian Sharp 2 Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: B♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭.
What does the Bb Locrian Sharp 2 Scale sound like?
The Bb Locrian Sharp 2 Scale has an unstable, dissonant character built on a diminished tonic. As a mode, it shares notes with a parent major scale but feels different because a different note acts as the tonal center.