This jam track is in the key of F# Locrian, Edgy Light Rock Style.
- Chords: D/F# /// C/F# ///
- Tempo: 100BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
F# Locrian Mode notes and formula:
- 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
- F# G A B C D E
This jam track is a two chord vamp using the IV and V chords taken from the parallel major scale of the Locrian mode (G major) but with F# in the bass.
D/F# could be just thought of as D major because it already contains an F#.
C/F# could be considered C add#11.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard showing intervals for the F# Locrian mode
Full fretboard showing notes for the F# Locrian mode
D/F# chord with F# on the 2nd fret
D/F# chord with F# on the 9th fret
C/F# chord with F# on the 2nd fret, 6th string
C/F# chord with F# on the 9th fret
D major triads on top three strings
C major triads on top three strings
C major triads on top three strings with the F# note added
Small F# Locrian pattern starting on the F#, 4th fret, 4th string.
Small F# Locrian pattern starting on the F#, 9th fret, 5th string.
Small F# Locrian pattern starting on the F#, 11th fret, 3rd string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
F# Locrian three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the C major chord
Small scale pattern with the E note highlighted for targeting over the C/F# chord.
