Basic Modes.
Each of the basic scales has a Mode name. Mode in Latin is "Modal".
| Basic Scale | Mode Name | |||||||
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | A | Aeolian / Mode VI |
| B | C | D | E | F | G | A | B | Locrian / Mode VII |
| C | D | E | F | G | A | B | C | Ionian / Mode I |
| D | E | F | G | A | B | C | D | Dorian / Mode II |
| E | F | G | A | B | C | D | E | Phrygian / Mode III |
| F | G | A | B | C | D | E | F | Lydian / Mode IV |
| G | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | Mixolydian / Mode V |
The Lydian "mode IV" is the same as the basic scale starting on the note ??? F
The Mixolydian "mode V" is the same as the basic scale starting on the note ??? G
The Ionian "mode I" is the same as the basic scale starting on the note ??? C
The Locrian "modeVII" is the same as the basic scale starting on the note ??? B
The Aeolian "mode VI" is the same as the basic scale starting on the note ??? A
The Dorian "mode II" is the same as the basic scale starting on the note ??? D
The Phrygian "mode III" is the same as the basic scale starting on the note ??? E
Modal scales can be written NOT only with basis "unaltered" notes.
By using accidentals, any mode can be constructed on any pitch.
The first and last note of a scale is called the Keytone.
The keytone of a "Mixolydian - Mode V" is ??? G
