Root & scale

Db messiaen's mode #7

D♭

I

E𝄫

bII

E♭

II

F♭

bIII

G♭

IV

G

#IV

A♭

V

B𝄫

bVI

B♭

VI

C

VII

Fretboard positions

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F♭4
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
B3
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
G3
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
E𝄫3
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
B𝄫2
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
F♭2
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
F♭
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
B
C
D♭
E𝄫
E♭
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Listen to the Db messiaen's mode #7 scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the Db messiaen's mode #7 scale

Messiaen's Mode #7 is one of the modes of limited transposition created by Olivier Messiaen. It's known for its unique and complex sound, often used in modern and classical music."

tip
  • The Messiaen's Mode #7 is a mode of limited transposition, characterized by its intricate, dissonant structure. Use it to explore abstract, tension-filled harmonic landscapes.
  • Incorporate this mode into modern classical or experimental music, where the lack of tonal center allows for complex harmonic exploration.
  • Focus on the interplay of minor seconds and major thirds in this mode to create angular, dissonant melodies and chord progressions.
  • Blend the Mode #7 with diminished or octatonic scales to explore advanced harmonic tension in free jazz or contemporary classical music.
  • Use this scale in film or video game scoring to evoke a surreal, disorienting atmosphere, perfect for abstract or chaotic scenes.