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