The Modes

The seven modes of the major scale — same notes, different starting point — with their degree, tonic chord, and character.

What's inside

• The seven modes of the major scale (Ionian through Locrian), each with its degree, notes, tonic chord and character
• All seven modes starting on the same note (C), with the notes that differ from C major marked
• How to find a mode quickly by relating it back to its parent major scale
• The tell-tale note that gives each mode its character, and why a drone or pedal bass helps the ear hear it