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
A♭B♭
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 – Ab – Bb – 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: A♭, B♭.
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.