B Messiaen's Mode #6 Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Open D tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningOpen D (DADF#AD)
Frets22
B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open D — Notes and Intervals
The B Messiaen's Mode #6 scale is a symmetrical scale associated with radiance and light. On Guitar, its notes are B, C#, D#, E, F, G, A, A#. 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: B, C#, D#, E, F, G, A, A#
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: Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Standard Tuning
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop D
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in DADGAD
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open G
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Baritone (B Standard)
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in 7-string
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in 8-string
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop C
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Drop B
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Half Step Down
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open E
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open A
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Double Drop D
- B Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open C