G Messiaen's Mode #6 Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 7-string tuning — fretboard diagram
Tuning7-string (BEADGBE)
Frets24
G Messiaen's Mode #6 in 7-string — Notes and Intervals
The G Messiaen's Mode #6 scale is a symmetrical scale associated with radiance and light. On Guitar, its notes are G, A, B, C, C#, D#, F, F#. It creates a uniform coloration that transcends traditional keys, making the music sound brilliant and enlightened. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Sacred Music, Experimental. Notable players include Olivier Messiaen. Use for creating a sense of radiant, enlightened calm. Best in sustained, atmospheric contexts.
Notes: G, A, B, C, C#, D#, F, F#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4P, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 #5 #6 #7 8
Formula: W-W-H-H-W-W-H-H
Number of notes: 8
Tuning: 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Standard Tuning
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop D
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in DADGAD
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open G
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Baritone (B Standard)
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in 8-string
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop C
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop B
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open D
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Half Step Down
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open E
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open A
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Double Drop D
- G Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open C