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

IA♭ sus4
GCEA1234
3frGCEA22413frGCEA31246frGCEA1134
IID sus4
GCEA23
GCEA1232frGCEA11245frGCEA1134
IIIC♯ sus2
GCEA3312
6frGCEA11348frGCEA112411frGCEA1134
IVD sus4
GCEA23
GCEA1232frGCEA11245frGCEA1134
VC♯ sus2
GCEA3312
6frGCEA11348frGCEA112411frGCEA1134
VIG sus2
GCEA23
2frGCEA11245frGCEA11347frGCEA3312

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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: A, C#, D, D#, G, G#.AC#DD#GG#AGG#AC#DD#GC#DD#GG#AC#DD#GG#AC#DD#GG#A13579111213

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, D suspended fourth, C# suspended second, D suspended fourth, C# suspended second, G 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, D suspended fourth, C# suspended second, D suspended fourth, C# suspended second, G suspended second.

DegreesChord
IG# suspended fourth
iiD suspended fourth
iiiC# suspended second
IVD suspended fourth
VC# suspended second
viG 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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