C messiaen's mode #7 chords

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

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C
major
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

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C messiaen's mode #7 scale

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Standard (GCEA) (GCEA)
15
ABCC#DD#FF#GG#ABCFF#GG#ABCC#DD#FF#GCC#DD#FF#GG#ABCC#DD#GG#ABCC#DD#FF#GG#A13579111213

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

The C 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 C, Db, D, Eb, F, F#, G, Ab, A, B. It represents divine authority and the vast, complex forces of the universe in Messiaen's musical language. The diatonic chords of C messiaen's mode #7 are D minor seventh, Eb minor seventh, D unknown, Eb unknown, F unknown, Ab minor seventh, A minor seventh, Ab unknown, A unknown, B 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 C 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: D minor seventh, Eb minor seventh, D unknown, Eb unknown, F unknown, Ab minor seventh, A minor seventh, Ab unknown, A unknown, B unknown.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C 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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