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| Seven scales, in contemporary use, related to the traditional 16th century modes
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| Each mode can be based on a specific scale degree of the traditional major scale The examples seen below are based on the C major scale, but a mode, in contemporary usage, can be based on any pitch
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| Ionian Mode (Major scale)
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| Dorian mode (2nd scale degree)
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| Phrygian mode (3rd scale degree)
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| Lydian mode (4th scale degree)
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| Mixolydian mode (5th scale degree)
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| Aeolian mode (pure minor scale)
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| Locrian mode (7th scale degree)
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| Each mode, except Locrian, can also be related to either the traditional major scale (Ionian) or pure minor scale (Aeolian).
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| Dorian - pure minor with a raised 6th
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| Phrygian - pure minor with a lowered 2nd
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| Lydian - major with a raised 4th
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| Mixolydian - major with a lowered 7th
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| The Locrian mode is seldom seen.
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| Since it is based on the 7th scale degree, its “tonic” chord is diminished
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