B Messiaen's Mode #7 Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Open G tuning — fretboard diagram
B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Open G — Notes and Intervals
The B Messiaen's Mode #7 scale is a nearly-chromatic scale that serves as the parent for many other symmetrical systems. On Guitar, the notes are B, C, C#, D, E, F, F#, G, G#, A#. It represents divine authority and the vast, complex forces of the universe in Messiaen's musical language. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Olivier Messiaen. Use in complex, multi-layered compositions. Its near-chromatic density provides maximum harmonic flexibility.
Notes: B, C, C#, D, E, F, F#, G, G#, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 2M, 3m, 4P, 4A, 5P, 6m, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 b4 5 #6 7 b8 9 10
Formula: H-H-H-W-H-H-H-H-W-H
Number of notes: 10
Tuning: Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Standard Tuning
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Drop D
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in DADGAD
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Baritone (B Standard)
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in 7-string
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in 8-string
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Drop C
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Drop B
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Open D
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Half Step Down
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Open E
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Open A
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Double Drop D
- B Messiaen's Mode #7 in Open C