What are Messiaens Modes of Limited Transposition: Music Theory

The video explores Olivier Messiaen's modes of limited transposition, a unique system of scales that offer a limited number of transpositions before returning to the original pitch. These modes are distinct from traditional modes like Dorian or Aeolian. The video explains each mode's structure, starting with the whole tone scale and moving through octatonic and other modes, highlighting their construction and transpositional limits. The tutorial aims to provide a deeper understanding of Messiaen's compositional techniques and inspire viewers to experiment with these modes in their own music.

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