G messiaen's mode #5 chords

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

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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

G messiaen's mode #5 scale diatonic chords

IG sus4
GCEA123
2frGCEA22412frGCEA31245frGCEA1134
IIC♯ sus4
GCEA1124
4frGCEA11346frGCEA12348frGCEA3124
IIIC sus2
GCEA221
5frGCEA11347frGCEA112410frGCEA1134
IVC♯ sus4
GCEA1124
4frGCEA11346frGCEA12348frGCEA3124
VC sus2
GCEA221
5frGCEA11347frGCEA112410frGCEA1134
VIF♯ sus2
GCEA1124
4frGCEA11346frGCEA331211frGCEA1134

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Ukulele fretboard diagram

G messiaen's mode #5 scale — ukulele fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the G messiaen's mode #5 scale on ukulele with 15 frets. Notes: C, C#, D, F#, G, G#.CC#DF#GG#CF#GG#CC#DF#GCC#DF#GG#CC#DGG#CC#DF#GG#13579111213

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

The harmonized G messiaen's mode #5 scale yields a grand chord family that emphasizes wide intervals and powerful harmonic gestures. The chords from G messiaen's mode #5 are G suspended fourth, C# suspended fourth, C suspended second, C# suspended fourth, C suspended second, F# 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 G messiaen's mode #5 scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 4 ♯4 5 7.

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

Diatonic chords: G suspended fourth, C# suspended fourth, C suspended second, C# suspended fourth, C suspended second, F# suspended second.

DegreesChord
IG suspended fourth
iiC# suspended fourth
iiiC suspended second
IVC# suspended fourth
VC suspended second
viF# suspended second

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the G 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 G 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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