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The Lydian Mode
The Lydian mode can be derived from the Major Scale by raising its fourth. This gives it a bright, yet exotic sound. It is the brightest of the classical modes.
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The Ionian Mode
The Ionian mode is what we usually refer to as the major scale. Typically it is described as having a bright, stable sound.
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The Myxolydian Mode
The Myxolydian mode is derived from major by lowering the seventh, making it the darkest of the “major sounding” modes.
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The Dorian Mode
The Dorian mode is derived from major by lowering the seventh and the third. The lowered third gives it a minor scale flavour.
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The Aeolian Mode
The Aeolian mode is derived from major by lowering the seventh, the third and the sixth. It is sometimes referred to as the Natural Minor Scale.
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The Phrygian Mode
The Phrygian mode is derived from major by lowering the seventh, third, sixth and second. The result is a very dark, exotic minor scale.
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The Lochrian Mode
The Lochrian Mode is derived from major by lowering the seventh, third, sixth, second as well as the fifth. Lowering the perfect fifth gives it a very unstable quality. It is the darkest of the classical modes.
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Tonal Modes The Tonal Modes can be combined to generate a ‘master mode’ within the nominated key.
The following points will then apply:
The Tonal Notes (1st,4th,5th) of the master mode are unaltered. They provide stability and a sense of ‘key’.
The Modal Notes (2nd,3rd,6th,7th) are available in major (standard) and minor (lowered) versions to provide modal ‘colour’. |
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