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C messiaen's mode #3 scale
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C messiaen's mode #3 scale — chords and intervals
The C messiaen's mode #3 scale is a complex nine-note symmetrical scale used by Olivier Messiaen. On guitar, its notes are C, D, Eb, E, F#, G, Ab, Bb, B. It creates a cosmic, suspended tonality that feels both religious and scientific, evoking a sense of divine awe. The diatonic chords of C messiaen's mode #3 are C diminished, D unknown, Eb unknown, E diminished, F# unknown, G unknown, Ab diminished, Bb unknown, B unknown.
The C messiaen's mode #3 scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 ♭7 7.
Intervals: W-H-H-W-H-H-W-H-H.
Diatonic chords: C diminished, D unknown, Eb unknown, E diminished, F# unknown, G unknown, Ab diminished, Bb unknown, B unknown.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the C messiaen's mode #3 scale on guitar.