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Modes is one of the most poorly taught subjects - change my mind! One of the reasons for this is, I feel, is that the intention of modal thinking is not expressed to beginner mode-seekers early on. In teaching that "A Dorian is just G Major starting on an A note", the student starts thinking about modes as scale shapes right from the beginning, regardless of the chord. It's important to consider modes part of tonal centres, along with the chord underneath. Most people already understand the conc

7 Modes of the Major Scale (Interval Formulas) Modes are special types of scales — they come from the major scale, but each mode starts on a different note (degree) of that scale. Think of the major scale as the parent, and the modes as its seven children — each with a unique flavor or mood. 1️⃣ Ionian (Major Scale) – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2️⃣ Dorian – 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7 3️⃣ Phrygian – 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 4️⃣ Lydian – 1 2 3 #4 5 6 7 5️⃣ Mixolydian – 1 2 3 4 5 6 ♭7 6️⃣ Aeolian (Natural Minor) – 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6