Scale Modes

1. What is the Ionian Mode?

Begins on Tonic of Major Scale.

Begins on the Dominant of the Major Scale

Is a diminished scale in music

Is the same as the Aeolian Mode

The Ionian Mode is also known as the major scale and it begins on the tonic note of the major scale.

Explanation

The Ionian Mode is also known as the major scale and it begins on the tonic note of the major scale.

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2. What is the Dorian Mode?

Begins on the 3rd scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with flat 6th and sharp 7th.

Begins on the 5th scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with sharp 4th.

Begins on the 2nd scale degree of a Major Scale.Major Scale with flat 3rd and flat 7th.

Begins on the 4th scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with natural 6th and natural 2nd.

The Dorian Mode is a musical scale that is similar to the natural minor scale, with a raised 6th scale degree. It is often associated with a mellow and jazzy sound.

Explanation

The Dorian Mode is a musical scale that is similar to the natural minor scale, with a raised 6th scale degree. It is often associated with a mellow and jazzy sound.

3. What is the Phrygian Mode?

Begins on the 1st scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with a flat 2, 3, and 6.

Begins on the 3rd scale degree of a Major Scale.Major Scale with a flat 2, 3, 6 and 7.

Begins on the 5th scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with a flat 3, 4, and 7.

Begins on the 2nd scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with a flat 3, 6, and 7.

The Phrygian Mode starts on the 3rd scale degree of a Major Scale with a flat 2, 3, 6, and 7. This gives it a distinct sound characterized by the lowered second scale degree.

Explanation

The Phrygian Mode starts on the 3rd scale degree of a Major Scale with a flat 2, 3, 6, and 7. This gives it a distinct sound characterized by the lowered second scale degree.

4. What is the Lydian Mode?

Begins on the 1st scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with a flat 5.

Begins on the 6th scale degree of a Major Scale. Major Scale with a natural 4.

Begins on the 4th scale degree of a Major Scale.Major Scale with a sharp 4.

Begins on the 7th scale degree of a Major Scale. Minor Scale with a sharp 2.

The Lydian Mode is a scale that starts on the 4th scale degree of a Major Scale and has a Major Scale with a sharp 4. It creates a dreamy, ethereal sound due to the raised 4th scale degree.

Explanation

The Lydian Mode is a scale that starts on the 4th scale degree of a Major Scale and has a Major Scale with a sharp 4. It creates a dreamy, ethereal sound due to the raised 4th scale degree.

5. What is the Mixolydian Mode?

A pentatonic scale with added chromatic notes.

A minor scale with a raised 6th.

A harmonic scale with a lowered 4th.

Begins on the 5th scale degree of a Major Scale.Major Scale with a flat 7th.

The Mixolydian Mode is a musical mode that is built on the 5th scale degree of a Major Scale with a flat 7th, giving it a distinctive sound. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately describe the Mixolydian Mode.

Explanation

6. What is the Aeolian Mode?

Begins on the 1st scale degree of a Major Scale. Also known as the Ionian Mode.

Begins on the 3rd scale degree of a Major Scale. Also known as the Dorian Mode.

Begins on the 6th scale degree of a Major Scale.Major Scale with a flat 3, 6 and 7.Also called Natural Minor Scale.

Begins on the 7th scale degree of a Major Scale. Also known as the Locrian Mode.

The Aeolian Mode begins on the 6th scale degree of a Major Scale and has a flat 3, 6, and 7. It is also referred to as the Natural Minor Scale.

Explanation

The Aeolian Mode begins on the 6th scale degree of a Major Scale and has a flat 3, 6, and 7. It is also referred to as the Natural Minor Scale.

7. What is the Locrian Mode?

An ancient Greek drinking song.

A style of cooking in the Mediterranean region.

A type of dance popular in the Renaissance era.

Begins on the 7th scale degree of a Major Scale.Major Scale with a flat 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.

The Locrian Mode is a musical scale that begins on the 7th scale degree of a Major Scale and involves altering the 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7th notes to be flattened compared to the major scale.

Explanation

The Locrian Mode is a musical scale that begins on the 7th scale degree of a Major Scale and involves altering the 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7th notes to be flattened compared to the major scale.

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