D Locrian scale
The D Locrian scale is a seven-note scale consisting of the notes D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, and C. The scale corresponds to a D natural minor scale with the second and fifth degree lowered a half step.
The D Locrian scale is a mode of the E-flat major scale. It contains the same notes but starts on the seventh degree of the major scale.
Name
D Locrian scale
Synonym
D Locrian mode
Notes
D E♭ F G A♭ B♭ C D
Intervals
1 ♭2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 1
Formula
1-2-2-1-2-2-2
Type
heptatonic (7 notes per octave)