How to Play the Bb (B-Flat) Locrian Scale on Guitar

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Part of the video series: How to Play Scales on the Guitar 3

Summary: Learn how to play the Bb (B Flat) Locrian scale on the guitar for better solos without reading sheet music.

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By Kivett Bednar
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Kivett Bednar is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Music Production and Engineering program. He is a record producer by trade and aspiration. As well as playing bass, drum...read more

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"To play B-flat Locrian starting on the bottom string A, ascending two octaves, place your forefinger on the bottom string at the 6th fret. Keep in mind that the B-flat Locrian scale is the exact same as the B major scale. It's just that B-flat is the 7th degree, or more precisely the A-sharp is the 7th degree of B major. Your tonicizing that 7th scale degree of B major, rather than the first scale degree of B major of being B. This is B-flat locrian. yYur scale should sound like this. (playing guitar) Once again,a little more slower (playing guitar) now ascending and descending."

eHow Article: How to Play the Bb (B-Flat) Locrian Scale on Guitar