MUSIC THEORY

Music 221

Mod 5

MODES

Dorian (D - D): Half steps between 2+3 and 6+7 (Like natural minor with a raised 6th)


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Phrygian (E - E): Half steps between 1+2 and 5+6 (Like natural minor with a lowered 2nd)


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Lydian (F - F): Half steps between 4+5 and 7+8 (Like major with a raised 4th)


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Mixolydian (G - G): Half steps between 3+4 and 6+7 (Like major with a lowered 7th)


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Aeolian (A - A): Half steps between 2+3 and 5+6 (Like natural minor)


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Locrian (B - B): Half steps between 1+2 and 4+5 (Like nat. min. with a lowered 2nd and a lowered 5th)


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Ionian (C - C): Half steps between 3+4 and 7+8 (Like major)


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Construction of modes can be practiced at http://www.emusictheory.com/drillScales.html. Remember to choose the modes in the Settings.

This page is designed to assist students enrolled in Music 221 - Music Theory. If you had difficulty in class with the contents of this lesson, this may help you to comprehend the material. If you missed the presentation in class, this may help to update the material for you.

If you still have questions, contact Dr. Bartolotta at wbartolo@odu.edu

William S. Bartolotta
Music Department
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529