This jam track is in the key of A Locrian, Edgy Light Rock Style.
- Chords: F/A /// Eb/A ///
- Tempo: 100BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
A Locrian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
- A Bb C D Eb F G
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Locrian mode (Bb major) but with A in the bass.
F/A could be just thought of as F major because it already contains an A.
Eb/A could be considered Eb add#11.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the A Locrian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the A Locrian mode
F/A chord with A on the 5th fret
F/A chord with A on the 12th fret
Eb/A chord with A on the 5th fret, 6th string
Eb/A chord with A on the 12th fret
F major triads on top three strings
Eb major triads on top three strings
Eb major triads on top three strings with the A note added
Small A Locrian pattern starting on the A, 2nd fret, 3rd string.
Small A Locrian pattern starting on the A, 7th fret, 4th string.
Small A Locrian pattern starting on the A, 12th fret, 5th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
A Locrian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Eb major chord
Small scale pattern with the G note highlighted for targeting over the Eb/A chord.
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