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