Major Scale Modes - C Major Scale Expanded

Written by Edward Cupler

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Scale mode diagrams and tablature

Ionian Scale Mode

 

Dorian Scale Mode

 

Phrygian Scale Mode

 

Lydian Scale Mode

 

Mixolydian Scale Mode

 

Aeolian Scale Mode

 

Locrian Scale Mode

Lesson Notes

• Scale modes are lie a scale within a scale
• Each scale mode starts with one of the seven notes from the C major scale
• There are seven scale modes
• Starting the major scale from a different note changes the sequence of musical intervals and therefore, the sound of the scale.
• The modes are (in order of appearance)
  • C - Ionian
  • D - Dorian
  • E - Phrygian
  • F - Lydian
  • G - Mixolydian
  • A - Aeolian
  • B - Locrian