A# messiaen's mode #5 chords

All ukulele chords for the A# messiaen's mode #5 scale

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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

A♯ messiaen's mode #5 scale diatonic chords

IB♭ sus4
GCEA1134
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IIE sus4
2frGCEA1123
2frGCEA23414frGCEA11247frGCEA1134
IIIE♭ sus2
GCEA1134
3frGCEA33128frGCEA113410frGCEA1124
IVE sus4
2frGCEA1123
2frGCEA23414frGCEA11247frGCEA1134
VE♭ sus2
GCEA1134
3frGCEA33128frGCEA113410frGCEA1124
VIA sus2
2frGCEA1134
4frGCEA11247frGCEA11349frGCEA3312

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Ukulele fretboard diagram

A# messiaen's mode #5 scale — ukulele fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A# messiaen's mode #5 scale on ukulele with 15 frets. Notes: A, A#, B, D#, E, F.AA#BD#EFAA#BEFAA#BD#EFD#EFAA#BD#AA#BD#EFAA#13579111213

A# messiaen's mode #5 scale — ukulele chords and intervals

The harmonized A# messiaen's mode #5 scale yields a grand chord family that emphasizes wide intervals and powerful harmonic gestures. The chords from A# messiaen's mode #5 are A# suspended fourth, E suspended fourth, D# suspended second, E suspended fourth, D# suspended second, A suspended second. These chords create an atmosphere of immense scale and grandeur. Use them for depicting cosmic events, spiritual revelations, and moments of overwhelming beauty. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Film Scores, Orchestral. Notable players include Olivier Messiaen.

The A# messiaen's mode #5 scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 4 ♯4 5 7.

Intervals: H-2W-H-H-2W-H.

Diatonic chords: A# suspended fourth, E suspended fourth, D# suspended second, E suspended fourth, D# suspended second, A suspended second.

DegreesChord
IA# suspended fourth
iiE suspended fourth
iiiD# suspended second
IVE suspended fourth
VD# suspended second
viA suspended second

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the A# messiaen's mode #5 scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A# messiaen's mode #5 scale on ukulele.

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How to Use This Scale

Use in orchestral and cinematic contexts for moments of grandeur. Best over sustained pedal tones.

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