Modes Flashcards
1
Q
ionian
A
modern major scale, when starting the modes on C, it’s C to C
2
Q
dorian
A
natural minor scale with a raised 6th, when starting the modes on C, it’s D to D
3
Q
phrygian
A
sort of a natural minor scale with a flattened 2nd instead of 3rd; has a flattened 2nd, 6th, and 7th; when starting the modes on C, it’s E to E
4
Q
lydian
A
major scale with a raised 4th, when starting the modes on C, it’s F to F
5
Q
mixolydian
A
major scale with a flattened 7th, when starting the modes on C, it’s G to G
6
Q
aeolian
A
natural minor scale, when starting the modes on C, it’s A to A
7
Q
locrian
A
has a flattened 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th; starts and ends on the leading tone of a scale; when starting the modes on C, it’s B to B
