1. What are they, and why should we care?
MODES
What are they,
and why should we care?
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2. Modes are:
Modes are scales that start on different degrees of one set scale.
We will be learning modes based on the C major scale.
A C Major scale starts on C and then climbs in pitch using each white note on the piano until you reach the next C.

4. The Seven Modes Ionian- starts and ends on C.
Dorian - starts and ends on D.
Phrygian - starts and ends on E.
Lydian - starts and ends on F.
Mixolydian - starts and ends on G.
Aeolian - starts and ends on A.
Locrian - starts and ends on B.

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6. Here is what each mode looks like:

7. IONIAN

9. DORIAN

11. PHRYGIAN

13. LYDIAN

15. MIXOLYDIAN

17. AEOLIAN

19. LOCRIAN

21. Let’s listen to how each mode sounds…