Modes/Minor Scales

Question 1

Ionian

Answer 1

Major Scale. Starts on I.

Question 2

Dorian

Answer 2

Natural minor scale, with raised 6th. Begin on ii in a major scale.

Question 3

Phrygian

Answer 3

Natural minor scale, with lowered 2nd. Begin on iii in a major scale.

Question 4

Lydian

Answer 4

Major scale, with raised 4th. Begin on IV in major scale.

Question 5

Mixolydian

Answer 5

Major scale, with lowered 7th. Begin on V in major scale.

Question 6

Aeolian

Answer 6

Natural minor scale. Begin on VI in major scale.

Question 7

Locrian

Answer 7

Natural minor scale, with lowered 2nd and lowered 5th. Begin on VII in major scale.

Question 8

What is the order for the Authentic Musical Modes? What is my phrase to remember it by?

Answer 8

Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian
I Don’t Play Like Modes Are Likable.

Question 9

Harmonic Minor

Answer 9

Natural Minor Scale with raised 7th

Question 10

Melodic Minor

Answer 10

Natural Minor Scale with raised 6th and 7th ascending, natural minor descending.