Adim chord with A Locrian scale
Pairing the Adim chord (Diminished) with the A Locrian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Adim chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 b5. A diminished triad — root, minor 3rd and flat 5th. A tense, unstable chord that wants to resolve.
A Locrian scale formula
Formula: 1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7. Classification: unstable.
Fretboard voicings for Adim
Curated Adim shapes that sit naturally inside the A Locrian scale.
Other scales for Adim
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.