A Messiaen's Mode #6 Guitar Scale

A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop B — Notes and Intervals

The A Messiaen's Mode #6 scale is a symmetrical scale associated with radiance and light. On Guitar, its notes are A, B, C#, D, D#, F, G, G#. 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: A, B, C#, D, D#, F, G, G#

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: Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Standard Tuning
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop D
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in DADGAD
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open G
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Baritone (B Standard)
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in 7-string
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in 8-string
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop C
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open D
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Half Step Down
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open E
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open A
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Double Drop D
• A Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open C

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