In this instructional video, I delve into Olivier Messiaen's third mode (MM3), examining it from a traditional (bebop) jazz guitar perspective. I begin by explaining the fundamentals of Messiaen's modes theory, so that we can understand why and how these scales differ from traditional jazz scales. Then, I focus specifically on the third mode: uncovering its structure, tonal possibilities, and harmonic colors.
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00:00 Intro
01:30 Recap for MM1 & MM2
03:48 Building MM3
05:29 MM3 Tritone Away
07:20 Magical Scales
10:20 Maj7
11:25 mMaj7 Aug5 (and octatonic)
14:16 Other way to produce MM3
19:13 Ninths and Sixths
22:35 How About Barry Harris Scales and MM3?
26:57 Aftrerwords and Outro
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More about Olivier Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen Website: This website offers a comprehensive collection of resources including a biography, list of works, bibliography, and a media gallery. It is a great place to delve into various aspects of Messiaen's life and music.
https://www.oliviermessiaen.org/
Wikipedia Page on Olivier Messiaen: For a comprehensive overview of his life and works, Wikipedia is a reliable starting point. It covers his biography, career, and the unique aspects of his musical style, including his use of color (chromesthesia) and incorporation of birdsong into his compositions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivier_Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen - The Modes of Limited Transposition from (Rick Beatto's channel)
https://youtu.be/nCXxV7eDEPc?si=Pl1qywNgAog5DMs3
Great Composers: Olivier Messiaen (from Classical Nerd channel)
https://youtu.be/C2cIX-fwRBE?si=FlskNZWCfY0QS2Zz
What's the Colour of Music? Messiaen and Colour (from Listening In channel)
https://youtu.be/uFt2szkRiGI?si=Sf00KcbElArHdh2C