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Locrian Mode
Explored in experimental and modal music contexts, the Locrian mode is the most unstable and dissonant of the seven modes. Built from the seventh degree of the Major scale, Locrian includes a flattened second and fifth making it rare in tonal music due to lack of a strong tonal center, but fascinating for advanced harmonic exploration.
The lesson clearly demonstrates its construction with visual aids on the staff and keyboard, offering examples of its distinct sound.
1: What notes construct a D locrian mode?
2: What notes construct an A locrian mode?
3: Locrian mode can be looked at as a natural minor scale but with the exception of
4: The notes of the locrian mode are derived from which scale degree of a corresponding Major scale?
5: Choose the correct pattern of half steps and whole steps that constructs the locrian mode
Score
Triads
Triads are the fundamental three-note chords that form the building blocks of harmony in Western music.
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