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