C Messiaen's Mode #6 Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Open E tuning — fretboard diagram

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C Messiaen's Mode #6 in Open E — Notes and Intervals

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

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 E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)

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