Theory: Modes Flashcards
1
Q
How is the Ionian Mode constructed?
A
Major scale
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2
Q
How is the Lydian Mode constructed?
A
Major scale with sharp 4th
1 2 3 #4 5 6 7
3
Q
How is the Mixolydian (dominant) Mode constructed?
A
Major scale with flat 7th
1 2 3 4 5 6 b7
4
Q
How is the Aeolian Mode constructed?
A
Natural minor scale
1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
5
Q
How is the Dorian Mode constructed?
A
Natural minor scale with regular / natural 6th
1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7
6
Q
How is the Phrygian Mode constructed?
A
Minor scale with flat 2nd
1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7
7
Q
How is the Locrian (half-diminished) Mode constructed?
A
Minor scale with flat 2nd and flat 5th
1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7
