B messiaen's mode #7 chords

All ukulele chords for the B messiaen's mode #7 scale

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C
major
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Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

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B messiaen's mode #7 scale

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Standard (GCEA) (GCEA)
15
A#BCC#DEFF#GG#A#BCEFF#GG#A#BCC#DEFF#GCC#DEFF#GG#A#BCC#DGG#A#BCC#DEFF#GG#A#13579111213

B messiaen's mode #7 scale — ukulele chords and intervals

The B messiaen's mode #7 scale is a nearly-chromatic scale that serves as the parent for many other symmetrical systems. On ukulele, the notes are B, C, C#, D, E, F, F#, G, G#, A#. It represents divine authority and the vast, complex forces of the universe in Messiaen's musical language. The diatonic chords of B messiaen's mode #7 are C# minor seventh, D minor seventh, C# unknown, D unknown, E unknown, G minor seventh, G# minor seventh, G unknown, G# unknown, A# unknown. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Olivier Messiaen. Use in complex, multi-layered compositions. Its near-chromatic density provides maximum harmonic flexibility.

The B messiaen's mode #7 scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 2 ♭3 4 ♯4 5 ♭6 6 7.

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

Diatonic chords: C# minor seventh, D minor seventh, C# unknown, D unknown, E unknown, G minor seventh, G# minor seventh, G unknown, G# unknown, A# unknown.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the B messiaen's mode #7 scale on ukulele.

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Use in complex, multi-layered compositions. Its near-chromatic density provides maximum harmonic flexibility.

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