A shape
A Locrian uses A# major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
A shape tab (0-4) e |----1-----3---| B |----1-----3--4| G |-0-----2--3---| D |-0--1-----3---| A |-0--1-----3---| E |----1-----3---|
Guitar scale companion
A Locrian Mode
Learn the A Locrian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1Ab2Bbb3C4Db5Ebb6Fb7G
Full fretboard map
Every A Locrian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five A Locrian positions
These static CAGED boxes show the same scale in practical four- to five-fret areas before you explore the full neck.
G shape
A Locrian uses A# major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
G shape tab (2-6) e |----3-----5--6| B |----3--4-----6| G |-2--3-----5---| D |----3-----5---| A |----3-----5--6| E |----3-----5--6|
E shape
A Locrian uses A# major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
E shape tab (5-9) e |-5--6-----8---| B |----6-----8---| G |-5-----7--8---| D |-5-----7--8---| A |-5--6-----8---| E |-5--6-----8---|
D shape
A Locrian uses A# major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
D shape tab (7-11) e |----8----10-11| B |----8----10-11| G |-7--8----10---| D |-7--8----10---| A |----8----10---| E |----8----10-11|
C shape
A Locrian uses A# major CAGED box locations; A remains the modal root.
C shape tab (10-14) e |10-11----13---| B |10-11----13---| G |10----12------| D |10----12-13---| A |10----12-13---| E |10-11----13---|