The Modes
The Basic Modes
F Ionian (1 2 3 4 5 6 7)
F Dorian (1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7)
F Phrygian (1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7)
F Lydian (1 2 3 #4 5 6 7)
F Mixolydian (1 2 3 4 5 6 b7)
F Aeolian (1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7)
F Locrian (1 b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7)
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Harmonic Minor Modes
It is easiest to think of these as the basic modes with one alteration!
F Harmonic Minor or Aeolian Maj7 (1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7)
F Locrian Nat6 (1 b2 b3 4 b5 6 b7)
F Ionian #5 (1 2 3 4 #5 6 7)
F Dorian #4 (1 2 b3 #4 5 6 b7)
F Dom Phrygian (1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7)
F Lydian #2 (1 #2 3 #4 5 6 7)
F Superlocrian bb7 (1 b2 b3 3 b5 b6 bb7)
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Melodic Minor Modes Coming Soon!