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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 |
- What is the 4th mode of harmonic minor?
- What mode is harmonic major?
- What is the harmonic scale pattern?
- Is the harmonic scale a mode?
What is the 4th mode of harmonic minor?
The fourth mode part of the harmonic minor system is similar to the Dorian mode. The only difference between these scales is the fourth which is augmented in this mode. We'll call this scale the Dorian #4 mode.
What mode is harmonic major?
The harmonic major scale aka Ionian b6 mode or Ethiopian scale (1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - b6 - 7) is built the same way as the diatonic major scale, but with a lowered 6th.
What is the harmonic scale pattern?
The harmonic minor scale contains seven notes. The interval pattern formula is 1 - 2 - b3 - 4 - 5 - b6 - 7. It is built the same as the natural minor scale (Aeolian mode) but the seventh degree is raised by one semitone.
Is the harmonic scale a mode?
Modes of a scale are constructed by moving the tonic on the different degrees of this scale. Here are the seven modes of the harmonic minor scale : Harmonic minor mode I : Harmonic minor scale (minor). It is the most used of the seven modes.
