Modes

Question 1

Diatonic modes

Answer 1

Rotations of a major scale

Question 2

Ionian mode

Answer 2

Collection of whole + half steps starting and ending on ^1 = Major scale

Question 3

Dorian mode

Answer 3

Collection of whole + half steps starting and ending on ^2 = Natural minor with raised ^6 by 1 half step

Question 4

Phrygian mode

Answer 4

Collection of whole + half steps starting and ending on ^3 = Natural minor with lowered ^2 by 1 half step

Question 5

Lydian mode

Answer 5

Collection of whole + half steps starting and ending on ^4 = Major scale with raised ^4 by 1 half step

Question 6

Mixolydian mode

Answer 6

Collection of whole + half steps starting and ending on ^5 = Major scale with lowered ^7 by 1 half step

Question 7

Aeolian mode

Answer 7

Collection of whole + half steps starting and ending on ^6 = Natural minor scale

Question 8

Locrian

Answer 8

Collection of whole + half steps starting and ending on ^7 = Natural minor with lowered ^2 and ^5 by 1 half step