This jam track is in the key of A# Locrian, Edgy Light Rock Style.
- Chords: F#/A# /// E/A# ///
- Tempo: 100BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
A# Locrian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
- A# B C# D# E 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 (B major) but with A# in the bass.
F#/A# could be just thought of as F# major because it already contains an A#.
E/A# could be considered E 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 1st fret
F#/A# chord with A# on the 6th fret
E/A# chord with A# on the 1st fret, 5th string
E/A# chord with A# on the 6th fret
F# major triads on top three strings
E major triads on top three strings
E major triads on top three strings with the A# note added
Small A# Locrian pattern starting on the A#, 1st fret, 5th string.
Small A# Locrian pattern starting on the A#, 3rd fret, 3rd string.
Small A# Locrian pattern starting on the A#, 8th fret, 4th string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
A# Locrian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the E major chord
Small scale pattern with the G# note highlighted for targeting over the E/A# chord.
