A shape · frets 0-4
B Locrian, A shape: the box around the A-shape B chord, taken from the C box of C Major (Ionian).
A shape tab (0-4) e |-0--1-----3---| B |-0--1-----3---| G |-0-----2------| D |-0-----2--3---| A |-0-----2--3---| E |-0--1-----3---|
Guitar scale companion
B Locrian Mode
Learn the B Locrian mode on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- B, C, D, E, F, G, A
- Steps
- H-W-W-H-W-W-W
- Sharps and flats
- None
- All 5 positions
- A shape (frets 0-4); G shape (frets 4-8); E shape (frets 7-11); D shape (frets 7-11); C shape (frets 12-16)
1Bb2Cb3D4Eb5Fb6Gb7A
Full fretboard map
Every B Locrian Mode note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
CAGED
Five B Locrian positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck. Each one surrounds a CAGED chord shape; see how the five shapes connect in the CAGED system.
G shape · frets 4-8
B Locrian, G shape: the box around the G-shape B chord, taken from the G box of C Major (Ionian).
G shape tab (4-8) e |----5-----7--8| B |----5--6-----8| G |-4--5-----7---| D |----5-----7---| A |----5-----7--8| E |----5-----7--8|
E shape · frets 7-11
B Locrian, E shape: the box around the E-shape B chord, taken from the E box of C Major (Ionian).
E shape tab (7-11) e |-7--8----10---| B |----8----10---| G |-7-----9-10---| D |-7-----9-10---| A |-7--8----10---| E |-7--8----10---|
D shape · frets 7-11
B Locrian, D shape: the box around the D-shape B chord, taken from the E box of C Major (Ionian).
D shape tab (7-11) e |-7--8----10---| B |----8----10---| G |-7-----9-10---| D |-7-----9-10---| A |-7--8----10---| E |-7--8----10---|
C shape · frets 12-16
B Locrian, C shape: the box around the C-shape B chord, taken from the C box of C Major (Ionian).
C shape tab (12-16) e |12-13----15---| B |12-13----15---| G |12----14------| D |12----14-15---| A |12----14-15---| E |12-13----15---|