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