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The diatonic modes in modern music

The diatonic modes in modern music

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Diatonic Modes

Ionian: Identical to C major.
Mixolydian: Like C major with a ♭^7. ♭ 7 ^
Lydian: Like C major with a ♯^4. ♯ 4 ^
Aeolian: Identical to C natural minor; no raised leading tone.
Dorian: Like C natural minor with a ♯^6. ♯ 6 ^
Phrygian: Like C natural minor with a ♭^2.

Relative

How do I practice relative pitch effectively?

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Major

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Key of a song with capo on the 4th fret

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