The C♯ Locrian Sharp 2 scale contains seven notes: C♯, D♯, E, F♯, G, A, and B. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-W-H-W-W-W.
C♯ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | C♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | D♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | E | m3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | F♯ | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | G | d5 |
| 6 | Submediant | A | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | B | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | C♯ | — |
Key Signature
The C♯ 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
C♯D♯F♯
Diatonic Chords in the C♯ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the C♯ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | i° | C♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 2 | ii° | D♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 3 | iii | E Minor | Minor |
| 4 | iv | F♯ Minor | Minor |
| 5 | V+ | G Augmented | Augmented |
| 6 | VI | A Major | Major |
| 7 | VII | B Major | Major |
C♯ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the C♯ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale on piano?
The C♯ Locrian Sharp 2 Scale uses the notes C♯ – D♯ – E – F♯ – G – A – B – C♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the C# Locrian Sharp 2 Scale?
The C# Locrian Sharp 2 Scale contains seven notes: C# – D# – E – F# – G – A – B. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does C# Locrian Sharp 2 have?
The C# 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: C♯, D♯, F♯.
What does the C# Locrian Sharp 2 Scale sound like?
The C# 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.