Tuning-specific scale diagram

C# Locrian Scale in Open C Tuning

C# Locrian Scale in Open C Tuning shows the same c# locrian scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned C G C G C E. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
C#DEF#GAB
Formula
1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
Semitones
0 1 3 5 6 8 10
Parent scale
D major
Tuning
C G C G C E
Strings
6
Open pitch range
C2 to E4
24-fret range
C2 to E6

How this layout changes

The notes are the same pitch classes as the main C# Locrian Scale page, but they are mapped across 6 strings in open c tuning.

Use this diagram to compare the C# root notes against the C low-string range and the remaining strings in this tuning.

Fretboard diagram

C# Locrian Scale in Open C Tuning fretboard diagram C# Locrian Scale in Open C Tuning fretboard diagram

Open this diagram in the fretboard tool

Start with C# Locrian Scale and open c tuning loaded, then adjust labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings