Each mode starts on a different degree of the major scale. For example, the ionian mode begins with the first degree or note of the major scale, C in the key of C major. The dorian mode starts with the second degree, D. Notate that a mode is considered major when it has a major third interval (two steps) between the tonic and third, for example C and E in the ionian mode. It is considered as a minor mode when there is a minor third interval (1 step and half) between the tonic and the third such from D to F in the dorian mode.
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IONIAN
DORIAN
PHRYGIAN
LYDIAN
MIXOLYDIAN
AEOLIAN
LOCRIAN
C, D, E, F , G, A, B
D, E, F, G, A, B, C
E, F, G, A, B, C, D
F, G, A, B, C, D, E
G, A, B, C, D, E, F
A, B, C, D, E, F, G
B, C, D, E, F, G, A
Major Mode
Minor Mode
Minor Mode
Major Mode
Major Mode
Minor Mode
Minor Mode
In This Course You'll Learn:
- How to play the 7 modes of the major scale
- Improve your sight- reading skills
- Learn the modes in all keys
- Enhance your chromatic harmonica technique
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Course Content
+613 enrolled Course Includes
- 12 Lessons
