Ken Andreoni Dot Com
Lesson
For this months lesson I will discuss modes on the major scale. Each step of a major scale has a particular mode built on it. The modes vary in whole/half step pattern, tonal center, and color or mood. There are seven modes one for each step of the scale. The mode stays consistant as the note can change. Memorize the mode names with the corresponding steps. Practice makes perfect! Peace, Ken
Modes C Major
I ii iii IV V vi vii
C D E F G A B
Ionian Dorian Phrygian Lydian Mixolydian Aeolian Locrian
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Modes G Major
I ii iii IV V vi vii
G A B C D E F#
Ionian Dorian Phrygian Lydian Mixolydian Aeolian Locrian
WWHWWWH WHWWWHW HWWWHWW WWWHWWH WWHWWHW WHWWHW HWWHWWW
