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