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