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