Modes Associated w/ The 5 Primary 7th Chords Flashcards
another name for what we call a major scale
ionian
another name for what we call a natural minor scale
aeolian
Which modes are altered from a major scale
Lydian & Mixolydian
Lydian
Maj Scale w raised 4th
Mixolydian
Maj Scale w lowered 7th
Which modes are altered from a natural minor scale?
Dorian, Locrian, Phrygian
Dorian mode
Min Scale: raised 6th
Locrian mode
Move up a half step from the tonic (root note) and play a major scale from there
Locrian scale from B is:
B, C, D, E, F, G, A, B
Phrygian mode
Min Scale: lowered 2
What mode is least dissonant with a Major 7th chord?
Lydian
What mode is least dissonant with a Dom 7th chord?
Mixolydian
What mode is least dissonant with a Minor 7th chord?
Dorian
What mode is least dissonant with a Min 7 -5 chord?
Locrian (or Phrygian)
What mode is least dissonant with a Diminished 7th chord?
Octatonic