Topmusicanswers
- Do all modes have the same notes?
- Do modes have different chords?
- Are modes the same as scales?
- What are the different modes on?
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.
Do modes have different chords?
You'll notice that we added chords but some modes are played over the same exact chords. For example, the ii, iii, and vi degree modes can be played over the same chord types.
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Seventh Chords and Modes.
| Chord Quality | Mode |
|---|---|
| Major, Major 7 | Ionian, Lydian |
| Minor, Minor 7 | Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian |
| Major, Dominant 7 | Mixolydian |
Are modes the same as scales?
What's the Difference Between Scales and Modes? To put it in the simplest possible terms, modes are created from scales. In Western music, the most common modes are ones built off of the major scale. This means they follow the same interval patterns as a major scale, but they can start at any scale degree.
What are the different modes on?
Modern modes
| Mode | Tonic relative to major scale | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ionian | I | C–D–E–F–G–A–B–C |
| Dorian | ii | D–E–F–G–A–B–C–D |
| Phrygian | iii | E–F–G–A–B–C–D–E |
| Lydian | IV | F–G–A–B–C–D–E–F |
