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Avoid Notes
| Degree | Mode | Avoid Note Degree |
|---|---|---|
| I | C Ionian | 4 |
| ii | D Dorian | None |
| iii | E Phrygian | ♭2 & ♭6 |
| IV | F Lydian | None |
What is an avoid note in music?
In jazz theory, an avoid note is a scale degree which is considered especially dissonant relative to the harmony implied by the root chord, and is thus better avoided. ... In melody it is usually avoided, treated as a "scale approach note" or passing note, or sharpened.
Why is the 4 an avoid note?
The 4th note of the scale, F , is a half-step above the 3rd of the chord E , and therefore qualifies as an avoid note.
Do all modes have the same notes?
For every key signature, there are exactly seven modes of the major scale: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. All modes in that key signature use the same notes, but they start on different ones.
