D messiaen's mode #7 chords
All ukulele chords for the D messiaen's mode #7 scale
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D messiaen's mode #7 scale
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D messiaen's mode #7 scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D 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 D, Eb, E, F, G, G#, A, Bb, B, C#. It represents divine authority and the vast, complex forces of the universe in Messiaen's musical language. The diatonic chords of D messiaen's mode #7 are E minor seventh, F minor seventh, E unknown, F unknown, G unknown, Bb minor seventh, B minor seventh, Bb unknown, B unknown, C# 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 D 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: E minor seventh, F minor seventh, E unknown, F unknown, G unknown, Bb minor seventh, B minor seventh, Bb unknown, B unknown, C# unknown.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D 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.