E Messiaen's Mode #5 Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Drop D tuning — fretboard diagram

E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Drop D — Notes and Intervals

The E Messiaen's Mode #5 scale is a majestic limited-transposition scale that emphasizes large intervals. On Guitar, it contains the notes E, F, A, A#, B, D#. It creates an atmosphere of immense power and grandeur, suitable for depicting grand spiritual or cosmic concepts. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Film Scores, Orchestral. Notable players include Olivier Messiaen. Use in orchestral and cinematic contexts for moments of grandeur. Best over sustained pedal tones.

Notes: E, F, A, A#, B, D#

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 4P, 4A, 5P, 7M

Degrees: 1 b2 3 #4 5 6

Formula: H-4-H-H-4-H

Number of notes: 6

Tuning: Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Standard Tuning
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in DADGAD
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Open G
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Baritone (B Standard)
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in 7-string
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in 8-string
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Drop C
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Drop B
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Open D
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Half Step Down
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Open E
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Open A
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Double Drop D
E Messiaen's Mode #5 in Open C

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