C♭ Locrian Mode on Mandolin
Here you can learn how to play the Locrian Mode in the key of C♭ on the Mandolin. As well as the scale notes, degrees and patterns of the C♭ Locrian Mode, where available we also provide suggested Mandolin fingerings. In the Mandolin view below, you can display the notes of the C♭ Locrian Mode mapped out onto the Mandolin fretboard and switch between the notes, degrees, intervals or, if we have them, suggested Mandolin fingerings.
Theoretical Only
The C♭ Locrian Mode is considered theoretical only as it has double sharps or flats in the key signature.
The usual alternative is the enharmonic equivalent B Locrian Mode
Notes Ascending
C♭, D, E, F♭, G, A, B, C♭
Notes Descending
C♭, B, A, G, F♭, E, D, C♭
Pattern Ascending
S, T, T, S, T, T, T
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Pattern Descending
T, T, T, S, T, T, S
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Intervals Ascending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| C♭ > C♭ | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| C♭ > D | 1 | minor 2nd (m2) |
| C♭ > E | 3 | minor 3rd (m3) |
| C♭ > F♭ | 5 | Perfect 4th (P4) |
| C♭ > G | 6 | Diminished 5th (d5 or Tritone) |
| C♭ > A | 8 | minor 6th (m6) |
| C♭ > B | 10 | minor 7th (m7) |
| C♭ > C♭ | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Intervals Descending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| C♭ > C♭ | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| C♭ > B | 2 | Major 2nd (M2) |
| C♭ > A | 4 | Major 3rd (M3) |
| C♭ > G | 6 | Augmented 4th (A4 or Tritone) |
| C♭ > F♭ | 7 | Perfect 5th (P5) |
| C♭ > E | 9 | Major 6th (M6) |
| C♭ > D | 11 | Major 7th (M7) |
| C♭ > C♭ | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Music Theory
Want to dig deeper and learn about the scale degrees, intervals, relative and parallel keys or see the notation for this scale?
Learn more about C♭ Locrian Mode
If you want to learn what scales and modes are and much more, check out our free Fundamentals of Music Theory course. If you already know some of the basics, you can jump straight into the scales lesson.
