Scales & Modes
C Major
The foundation of Western harmony. Bright, resolved, and the source of the seven church modes.
Formula: W-W-H-W-W-W-H
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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| Note | C | D | E | F | G | A | B |
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| Interval | P1 | M2 | M3 | P4 | P5 | M6 | M7 |
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| Label | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Modes
The same circle of notes, started from each degree.
| # |
Mode |
Notes |
Formula |
|---|
| 1 |
C Ionian |
C D E F G A B |
2-2-1-2-2-2-1 |
| 2 |
D Dorian |
D E F G A B C |
2-1-2-2-2-1-2 |
| 3 |
E Phrygian |
E F G A B C D |
1-2-2-2-1-2-2 |
| 4 |
F Lydian |
F G A B C D E |
2-2-2-1-2-2-1 |
| 5 |
G Mixolydian |
G A B C D E F |
2-2-1-2-2-1-2 |
| 6 |
A Aeolian |
A B C D E F G |
2-1-2-2-1-2-2 |
| 7 |
B Locrian |
B C D E F G A |
1-2-2-1-2-2-2 |