This jam track is in the key of C Locrian, Edgy Light Rock Style.
- Chords: Ab/C /// Gb/C ///
- Tempo: 100BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
C Locrian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
- C Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Locrian mode (Db major) but with C in the bass.
Ab/C could be just thought of as Ab major because it already contains a C.
Gb/C could be considered Gb add#11.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the C Locrian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the C Locrian mode
Ab/C chord with C on the 3rd fret
Ab/C chord with C on the 8th fret
Gb/C chord with C on the third fret
Gb/C chord with C on the 8th fret
Ab major triads on top three strings
Gb major triads on top three strings
Gb major triads on top three strings with the C note added
Small C Locrian pattern starting on the C, third fret, fifth string.
Small C Locrian pattern starting on the C, fifth fret, third string.
Small C Locrian pattern starting on the C, tenth fret, fourth string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
C Locrian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the Gb major chord
Small scale pattern with the Bb note highlighted for targeting over the Gb/C chord.
