This jam track is in the key of D# Locrian, Edgy Light Rock Style.
- Chords: B/D# /// A/D# ///
- Tempo: 100BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
D# Locrian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
- D# E F# G# A B C#
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Locrian mode (E major) but with D# in the bass.
B/D# could be just thought of as B major because it already contains a D#.
A/D# could be considered A add#11.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the D# Locrian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the D# Locrian mode
B/D# chord with D# on the 6th fret
B/D# chord with D# on the 11th fret
A/D# chord with D# on the 6th fret
A/D# chord with D# on the 11th fret
B major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings
A major triads on top three strings with the D# note added
Small D# Locrian pattern starting on the D#, 1st fret, 4th string.
Small D# Locrian pattern starting on the D#, 6th fret, 5th string.
Small D# Locrian pattern starting on the D#, 8th fret, 3rd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
D# Locrian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the A major chord
Small scale pattern with the C# note highlighted for targeting over the A/D# chord.
