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
C♯
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 B Locrian Sharp 2 Scale?
The B Locrian Sharp 2 Scale contains seven notes: B – C# – D – E – F – G – A. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does B Locrian Sharp 2 have?
The B 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♯.
What does the B Locrian Sharp 2 Scale sound like?
The B 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.