Parallel Modes
In order to understand what makes each mode different
from one another, here is a list of the all of the modes
with the root as C. A parallel mode just refers
to a different mode with the same root. The numbers
under the note names represent how these notes compare
to a C major scale. So if you see "b3" this means
that the note is a half step lower than the 3rd degree
in a C major scale.
Memorize the formula for each mode. This will be very
important. Learn that a Dorian mode is 1 2 b3 4 5 6
b7.
Parallel
Modes with a root of C
C
D E F G A B C - C Ionian
Mode
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 1
C
D Eb F G A Bb C - C
Dorian Mode
1
2 b3 4 5 6 b7 1
C
Db Eb F G Ab Bb C - C Phrygian Mode
1
b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 1
C
D E F# G A B C - C Lydian
Mode
1
2 3 #4 5 6 7 1
C
D E F G A Bb C - C
Mixolydian Mode
1
2 3 4 5 6 b7 1
C
D Eb F G Ab Bb C - C
Aeolian Mode
1
2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 1
C
Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C - C Locrian
Mode
1
b2 b3 4 b5 b6 b7 1
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